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HN61 YFS

2012 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,371 mi
Last recorded31,371 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 YFS
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 31,371 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 31,371 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 28,293 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 25,161 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 25,122 miles

Rear Inner Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 25,090 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 24,886 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 24,021 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 22,070 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 18,185 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 18,185 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Feb 2016 14,681 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 14,681 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 12,011 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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HN61 YFS is a 2012 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HN61 YFS, 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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HN61 YFS is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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