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OV12 SHJ

2012 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

15,565 mi
Last recorded15,565 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 SHJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 15,565 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 15,122 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 14,911 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 14,873 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 14,734 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 14,734 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 13,651 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 12,929 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 11,910 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 10,297 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 9,461 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 7,454 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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OV12 SHJ is a 2012 BMW R1200 in Grey 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 OV12 SHJ, 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 OV12 SHJ registered?

OV12 SHJ is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is OV12 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 SHJ 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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