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MR56 ADW

2011 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,184 mi
Last recorded21,184 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R120020,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR56 ADW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 21,184 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 17,970 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 16,163 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 16,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak LHF fork leaking badly (5.3.2 (b))

Battery discharged to such an extent that the brake failure light came on, cleared after running for a while

Pass 29 Mar 2023 16,142 miles

Front Brake fluid slightly contaminated

Pass 31 Mar 2022 16,100 miles

Brake fluid slightly contaminated

Pass 1 Apr 2021 15,934 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 14,003 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 12,639 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 10,713 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 10,467 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 8,802 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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MR56 ADW is a 2011 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 20,791 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 MR56 ADW, 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 15 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 MR56 ADW?

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What year was MR56 ADW registered?

MR56 ADW is a 2011 BMW R1200, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is MR56 ADW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR56 ADW 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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