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PK12 ZHJ

2012 BMW R1200

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,971 mi
Last recorded18,971 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 ZHJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 18,971 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 17,873 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 16,823 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 16,519 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 15,655 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 14,104 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 12,020 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 11,755 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 9,709 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 9,709 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 May 2016 9,283 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 6,803 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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PK12 ZHJ is a 2012 BMW R1200 in White 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 PK12 ZHJ, 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 PK12 ZHJ registered?

PK12 ZHJ is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 2 June 2012.

Is PK12 ZHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK12 ZHJ 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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