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PN61 WPZ

2011 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,857 mi
Last recorded29,857 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R120020,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 WPZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 29,857 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 29,857 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2025 29,321 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 29,321 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 28,747 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 27,750 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 27,698 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 26,415 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 26,271 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 25,787 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 23,922 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 23,890 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 20,808 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 16,769 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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PN61 WPZ is a 2011 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 20,791 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 PN61 WPZ, 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 15 years old, this BMW R1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PN61 WPZ?

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What year was PN61 WPZ registered?

PN61 WPZ is a 2011 BMW R1200, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is PN61 WPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN61 WPZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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