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HF12 GTU

2012 BMW R1200

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,780 mi
Last recorded67,780 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF12 GTU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 67,780 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 66,776 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 66,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2024 66,326 miles

Front offside and nearside front brake discs coroded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 65,644 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 65,644 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 60,766 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 57,391 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 51,562 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,041 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 43,701 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,306 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,084 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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HF12 GTU is a 2012 BMW R1200 in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HF12 GTU, 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

How do I check the history of HF12 GTU?

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What year was HF12 GTU registered?

HF12 GTU is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is HF12 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF12 GTU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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