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LC12 VVA

2012 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,545 mi
Last recorded34,545 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 VVA
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 34,545 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 34,468 miles

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

exhaust rusty

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2019 32,581 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 31,615 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 31,613 miles

Rear Gradient brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.D1c)

unable to test rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Jun 2017 29,198 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 20,968 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 15,434 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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LC12 VVA is a 2012 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LC12 VVA, 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 LC12 VVA registered?

LC12 VVA is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is LC12 VVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 VVA 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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