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GS12 CAT

2018 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

17,876 mi
Last recorded17,876 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW R120013,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 17,876 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 16,974 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 14,305 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 12,817 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 11,457 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 9,877 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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GS12 CAT is a 2018 BMW R1200 in Blue 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 GS12 CAT, 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 GS12 CAT registered?

GS12 CAT is a 2018 BMW R1200, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is GS12 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GS12 CAT 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.

Does GS12 CAT have outstanding finance?

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