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GV12 EBL

2012 BMW R1200

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,471 mi
Last recorded42,471 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 EBL
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 42,471 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 31,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 24,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly movement on rivets (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight movement on rivets (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 18,720 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 18,715 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 18,185 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 18,076 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 29,014 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 10,144 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 10,018 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 10,018 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 7,892 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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GV12 EBL is a 2012 BMW R1200 in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GV12 EBL, 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.

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What year was GV12 EBL registered?

GV12 EBL is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is GV12 EBL safe to buy?

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