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LS12 XWA

2012 BMW R1200

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,217 mi
Last recorded42,217 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 XWA
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 42,217 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 41,049 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 40,178 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 38,541 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 38,541 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 35,779 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 34,178 miles

Slight play in steering top yoke bearing

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

Pass 1 May 2019 31,376 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 27,568 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 22,927 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 20,445 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,401 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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LS12 XWA is a 2012 BMW R1200 in White 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 LS12 XWA, 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 LS12 XWA registered?

LS12 XWA is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is LS12 XWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS12 XWA 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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