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N12 GSA

2011 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,524 mi
Last recorded39,524 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R120020,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 GSA
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 39,524 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 39,391 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 39,029 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 38,156 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 37,744 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 32,806 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 26,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 29 May 2015 20,670 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 20,670 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 28 May 2014 16,549 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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N12 GSA is a 2011 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N12 GSA, 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

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What year was N12 GSA registered?

N12 GSA is a 2011 BMW R1200, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is N12 GSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 GSA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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