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MF12 AYO

2012 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,436 mi
Last recorded28,436 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 AYO
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 28,436 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 28,436 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 26,279 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 23,819 miles

Swingarm to Gearbox gaitor split, could cause the ingress of dirt

Pass 9 Mar 2023 21,852 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 17,896 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 15,244 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 14,843 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 13,970 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 13,020 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 12,203 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 11,009 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 8,898 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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MF12 AYO 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 92.3%.

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 MF12 AYO, 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 MF12 AYO registered?

MF12 AYO is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is MF12 AYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 AYO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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