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GL68 OSA

2018 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,228 mi
Last recorded31,228 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW R120013,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL68 OSA
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 31,228 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 29,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 29,633 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 28,789 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 18,092 miles

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

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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GL68 OSA is a 2018 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL68 OSA, 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.

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What year was GL68 OSA registered?

GL68 OSA is a 2018 BMW R1200, first registered on 12 December 2018.

Is GL68 OSA safe to buy?

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