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GS14 ADV

2018 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,542 mi
Last recorded38,542 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW R120013,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS14 ADV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 38,542 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 38,542 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

The Horn activates the headlight main bean when pressed

Pass 22 Nov 2024 34,946 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 30,329 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 21,720 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 23,870 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 23,870 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

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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GS14 ADV 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 71.4%.

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 GS14 ADV, 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 GS14 ADV registered?

GS14 ADV is a 2018 BMW R1200, first registered on 21 December 2018.

Is GS14 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GS14 ADV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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