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GL12 CZY

2012 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,452 mi
Last recorded75,452 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 CZY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 75,452 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 May 2025 74,642 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 73,763 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 69,808 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 69,808 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 67,909 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 64,166 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 58,680 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 57,001 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 52,400 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 43,545 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 33,689 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 23,711 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 19 May 2015 23,711 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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GL12 CZY is a 2012 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 21,367 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 GL12 CZY, 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 14 years old, this BMW R1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL12 CZY registered?

GL12 CZY is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is GL12 CZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 CZY shows 14 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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