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L55 MGG

2012 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,910 mi
Last recorded37,910 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 MGG
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 37,910 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 37,736 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 37,017 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 36,116 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 34,161 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 33,580 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 32,796 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 31,581 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 27,330 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 23,855 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,006 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 18,081 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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L55 MGG is a 2012 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L55 MGG, 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

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What year was L55 MGG registered?

L55 MGG is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is L55 MGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 MGG shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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