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LN12 DOU

2012 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,767 mi
Last recorded67,767 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 DOU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 67,767 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 65,654 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 63,636 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 61,022 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 61,022 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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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LN12 DOU is a 2012 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LN12 DOU, 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 LN12 DOU?

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What year was LN12 DOU registered?

LN12 DOU is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is LN12 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN12 DOU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LN12 DOU have outstanding finance?

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