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HK12 OWR

2012 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,410 mi
Last recorded112,410 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 OWR
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 112,410 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 112,148 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 107,427 miles

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

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 102,680 miles

Central Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 102,680 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 96,574 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 96,574 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2022 88,663 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 88,663 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 81,512 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))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 71,742 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 66,231 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 65,883 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 55,300 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 45,750 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 34,986 miles

Rear Nail in tyre Not loosing pressure

Pass 24 Jul 2015 25,646 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2015 25,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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HK12 OWR is a 2012 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HK12 OWR, 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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HK12 OWR is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 11 August 2012.

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