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MF12 VRD

2012 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,771 mi
Last recorded39,771 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 VRD
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 39,771 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 39,153 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 38,993 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 33,024 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 27,835 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 21,670 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 19,622 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 18,578 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 18,578 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Apr 2016 15,302 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 7,314 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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MF12 VRD is a 2012 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VRD, 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 MF12 VRD?

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What year was MF12 VRD registered?

MF12 VRD is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is MF12 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 VRD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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