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MW12 XFY

2012 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,557 mi
Last recorded42,557 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 XFY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 42,557 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 28,897 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 16,567 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 16,542 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 16,437 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 16,430 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 14,896 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 14,793 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Aug 2018 14,451 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to limit on edges due to underinflation (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2017 13,457 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 12,174 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 11,720 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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MW12 XFY is a 2012 BMW R1200 in Blue 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 MW12 XFY, 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.

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What year was MW12 XFY registered?

MW12 XFY is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is MW12 XFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW12 XFY 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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