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H6 VGB

2018 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,626 mi
Last recorded16,626 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW R120013,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 VGB
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 16,626 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 16,036 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 12,613 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 12,600 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 10,592 miles

Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot Gear peg is loose not lever (1.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 8,422 miles

Exhaust noisy AFTERMARKET SILENCER FITTED (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 7,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (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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H6 VGB 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 H6 VGB, 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 H6 VGB registered?

H6 VGB is a 2018 BMW R1200, first registered on 3 January 2018.

Is H6 VGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H6 VGB 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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