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SM18 FMX

2018 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,608 mi
Last recorded17,608 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW R120013,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 FMX
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 17,608 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 14,241 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 11,046 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose 7 spokes have lost preload (5.2.2 (d))

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

keyfob low warning on dash

phone holder slightly obscures tft dash

Pass 17 May 2022 10,377 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 10,377 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating brake pressure is very spongey - requires extra force to apply rear brake (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering hugger cracked at paralever mounting - looks to have been previously repaired but is cracked again (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in paralever bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level on min

Nearside Rear Upper paralever bolt is not standard - not sitting all way into tread of final drive - looks to be an extra spacer on the hugger mount which is making this bolt sit further out - will be issue if hugger mount breaks or detaches as per other failure

Pass 21 May 2021 8,197 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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SM18 FMX is a 2018 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SM18 FMX, 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.

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What year was SM18 FMX registered?

SM18 FMX is a 2018 BMW R1200, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is SM18 FMX safe to buy?

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