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OY12 OBN

2012 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,309 mi
Last recorded30,309 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 OBN
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 30,309 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 29,265 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 26,513 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 26,347 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 26,323 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 26,214 miles

Front front tyre uneven wear

Pass 8 Mar 2018 24,385 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 19,760 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2016 12,906 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 4,497 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 4,497 miles

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

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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OY12 OBN is a 2012 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OY12 OBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY12 OBN registered?

OY12 OBN is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is OY12 OBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY12 OBN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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