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SL18 CLU

2018 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,421 mi
Last recorded25,421 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW R120013,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL18 CLU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 25,421 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 24,274 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 21,754 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 19,272 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 14,258 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 13,372 miles

Offside Front Outer Wheel damaged but not to excess Measured about 1.5mm (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 May 2021 13,342 miles

Front Wheel excessively damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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SL18 CLU is a 2018 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.0% with a typical mileage of 13,336 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 SL18 CLU, 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 8 years old, this BMW R1200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SL18 CLU?

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What year was SL18 CLU registered?

SL18 CLU is a 2018 BMW R1200, first registered on 26 May 2018.

Is SL18 CLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL18 CLU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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