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PL52 ZTJ

2003 BMW R1200

Brown Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,037 mi
Last recorded27,037 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R120020,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 ZTJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 27,037 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 27,035 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 27,035 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 26,704 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 26,691 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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PL52 ZTJ is a 2003 BMW R1200 in Brown with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 20,972 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 PL52 ZTJ, 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 23 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL52 ZTJ registered?

PL52 ZTJ is a 2003 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is PL52 ZTJ safe to buy?

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