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N555 NEG

2012 BMW R1200GS

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,715 mi
Last recorded21,715 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R1200GS18,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 NEG
MakeBMW
ModelR1200GS
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 21,715 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 21,046 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 20,615 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 19,960 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 19,660 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 19,052 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 17,919 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 15,651 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 13,519 miles

Rear pivot bearings have slight free play

Pass 16 Aug 2016 10,700 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 10,691 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 7,685 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200GS?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,628
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Headlamp aim too high 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
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N555 NEG is a 2012 BMW R1200GS 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 2012 BMW R1200GS models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 18,825 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 R1200GS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N555 NEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200GS typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW R1200GS is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of N555 NEG?

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What year was N555 NEG registered?

N555 NEG is a 2012 BMW R1200GS, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is N555 NEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N555 NEG 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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