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NL12 YWA

2012 BMW F 650 Gs

Yellow Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,096 mi
Last recorded42,096 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW F 650 Gs12,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 YWA
MakeBMW
ModelF 650 Gs
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 42,096 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 39,057 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 39,057 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 May 2025 37,506 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 110/80/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 31,937 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 31,864 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 26,994 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 23,733 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 23,733 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 22,411 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned n/s 35mm o/s 25mm (2.4 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 22,285 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 21,782 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 21,366 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 19,445 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 15,908 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 13,872 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 13,872 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 11,978 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F 650 Gs?

Based on 7,836 MOT tests across 806 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
1,162
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
806
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
Drive chain excessively loose 11
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 10
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 10
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NL12 YWA is a 2012 BMW F 650 Gs in Yellow with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2012 BMW F 650 Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 12,985 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 F 650 Gs fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL12 YWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F 650 Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW F 650 Gs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NL12 YWA registered?

NL12 YWA is a 2012 BMW F 650 Gs, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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