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GF52 MCR

2018 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,492 mi
Last recorded14,492 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW R120013,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 MCR
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 14,492 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 12,073 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 9,832 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 9,832 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 9,669 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 9,138 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 7,417 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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GF52 MCR is a 2018 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.0% with a typical mileage of 13,336 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF52 MCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW R1200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF52 MCR registered?

GF52 MCR is a 2018 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is GF52 MCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 MCR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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