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R12 OOA

2006 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,024 mi
Last recorded188,024 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 OOA
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 188,024 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 186,638 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 181,396 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 180,200 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 176,689 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 171,715 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 169,057 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 163,468 miles

rear caliper mounting worn

Pass 14 Mar 2018 157,949 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 152,279 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 148,057 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 137,322 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 126,075 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 113,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight play in rear shocker lower bush

some fluctuation at rear wheel

Fail 14 Mar 2013 113,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

slight play in rear shocker lower bush

some fluctuation at rear wheel

Pass 9 Mar 2012 92,601 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 92,601 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 75,967 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,646 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 62,017 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,449 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 45,165 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive 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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R12 OOA is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 25,586 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 OOA, 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 20 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R12 OOA registered?

R12 OOA is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is R12 OOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 OOA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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