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GL18 UMY

2018 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,047 mi
Last recorded29,047 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW R120013,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL18 UMY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 29,047 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 24,880 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 16,217 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 14,601 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 11,639 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2021 8,751 miles

Offside Front small crack in indicator lense

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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GL18 UMY is a 2018 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL18 UMY, 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 GL18 UMY registered?

GL18 UMY is a 2018 BMW R1200, first registered on 18 May 2018.

Is GL18 UMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL18 UMY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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