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GS12 APE

2018 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,685 mi
Last recorded23,685 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW R120013,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS12 APE
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 23,685 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 22,910 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 20,146 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 17,815 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 14,438 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 13,556 miles

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

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

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

glass of both mirrors rattle

Fail 31 Mar 2021 13,556 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched brake hose from handle bars routed incorrectly due to bar risers - when on right lock hose is excessively bent back on its self at rigid connector and may break soon - DANGEROUS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect layout of characters - reads GS5 9ARY (0.1 (d))

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen metal grid of hreadlight cover shadows the beam pattern - removed grid to check beam (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low adjusted to correct height (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front clutch hose routed incorrectly due to handle bar risers

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

glass of both mirrors rattle

handle bar risers fitted

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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GS12 APE 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 GS12 APE, 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 GS12 APE registered?

GS12 APE is a 2018 BMW R1200, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is GS12 APE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GS12 APE 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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