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LL12 PKA

2012 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,895 mi
Last recorded53,895 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 PKA
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 53,895 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 52,977 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 52,488 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 50,480 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 50,471 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 49,938 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 49,503 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 47,697 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 46,962 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 42,575 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 35,519 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 24,873 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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LL12 PKA 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 91.7%.

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 LL12 PKA, 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

How do I check the history of LL12 PKA?

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What year was LL12 PKA registered?

LL12 PKA is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is LL12 PKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL12 PKA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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