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LF62 XJN

2012 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,708 mi
Last recorded46,708 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF62 XJN
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 46,708 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 44,712 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 42,652 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front & rear brake pipe banjo slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 40,875 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 40,875 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 38,186 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 35,992 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Quite a lot of corrosion front and rear brake line banjos and bolts. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front shaft gaiter starting to perish, not split yet. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 May 2020 35,992 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Quite a lot of corrosion front and rear brake line banjos and bolts. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front shaft gaiter starting to perish, not split yet. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 32,244 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 27,771 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 24,897 miles

Bottom steering ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 29 Apr 2016 20,913 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 15,876 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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LF62 XJN is a 2012 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LF62 XJN, 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 LF62 XJN registered?

LF62 XJN is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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