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K30 GLN

2012 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,463 mi
Last recorded76,463 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 GLN
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 76,463 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 75,615 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 75,609 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to excessively binding brake (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (unable to check wheel bearings) (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 71,936 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 69,967 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 65,389 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 62,041 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 62,040 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 61,257 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 60,550 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 60,369 miles

Nearside nearside front driving light not working

Pass 24 Apr 2015 45,836 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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K30 GLN is a 2012 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K30 GLN, 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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What year was K30 GLN registered?

K30 GLN is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is K30 GLN safe to buy?

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