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HG11 VMX

2011 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,220 mi
Last recorded29,220 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW R120020,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 VMX
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 29,220 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 24,956 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Rear road spring has slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 24,487 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 24,020 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 24,020 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 23,667 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 21,538 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 15,954 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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HG11 VMX is a 2011 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2011 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 20,791 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 HG11 VMX, 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 15 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 HG11 VMX registered?

HG11 VMX is a 2011 BMW R1200, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is HG11 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG11 VMX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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