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GS12 PAD

2012 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,579 mi
Last recorded53,579 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS12 PAD
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 53,579 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 52,992 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 51,793 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 50,493 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 49,002 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 40,278 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 32,649 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2017 30,795 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Oct 2016 17,873 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 17,820 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 13,163 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 13,163 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 13,163 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 13,069 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 13,069 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 PAD is a 2012 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GS12 PAD, 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 GS12 PAD registered?

GS12 PAD is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is GS12 PAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GS12 PAD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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