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RO61 BGX

2011 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,854 mi
Last recorded49,854 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R120020,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO61 BGX
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 49,854 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 47,050 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 44,003 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 41,762 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 33,338 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 31,395 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 30,450 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 30,440 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2019 26,827 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 21,183 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 16,981 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 11,104 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 10,372 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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RO61 BGX is a 2011 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RO61 BGX, 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 RO61 BGX?

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What year was RO61 BGX registered?

RO61 BGX is a 2011 BMW R1200, first registered on 17 October 2011.

Is RO61 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO61 BGX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO61 BGX have outstanding finance?

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