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SK11 XLC

2011 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,645 mi
Last recorded43,645 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW R120020,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK11 XLC
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 43,645 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 42,991 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 41,918 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 40,626 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 39,810 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 34,748 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pad backing bent where fixing pin goes in.

Pass 19 Aug 2019 33,572 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 33,572 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Significantly perished around base of valve stem (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 32,339 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 30,039 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 28,814 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 25,048 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 23,491 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 18,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 18,994 miles

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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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SK11 XLC is a 2011 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SK11 XLC, 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

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What year was SK11 XLC registered?

SK11 XLC is a 2011 BMW R1200, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is SK11 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK11 XLC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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