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RS12 RUG

2016 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,667 mi
Last recorded39,667 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW R120015,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS12 RUG
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 39,667 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 May 2025 29,736 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 21,311 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 21,311 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 15,157 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 14,540 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 14,540 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 12,824 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 11,717 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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RS12 RUG is a 2016 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.3% with a typical mileage of 15,374 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 RS12 RUG, 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 10 years old, this BMW R1200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RS12 RUG registered?

RS12 RUG is a 2016 BMW R1200, first registered on 5 December 2016.

Is RS12 RUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS12 RUG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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