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R12 OBR

2009 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

12,812 mi
Last recorded12,812 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 OBR
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 12,812 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 12,238 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 10,438 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 10,295 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 10,279 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 10,224 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 10,071 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 9,850 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 8,563 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 8,563 miles

Sidecar front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2015 8,377 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 6,927 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 6,244 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 2,151 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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R12 OBR is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 23,047 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 R12 OBR, 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 17 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 R12 OBR?

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What year was R12 OBR registered?

R12 OBR is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is R12 OBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 OBR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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