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SN18 XHU

2018 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,013 mi
Last recorded33,013 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW R120013,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN18 XHU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 33,013 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 31,637 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 29,068 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 27,218 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 23,841 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on right side and tread starting to lift on edges of grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Front screen tinted

Rear tyre squared

handle bar risers fitted - pulling front brake hose and clutch hose very tight on full lock

Fail 18 Mar 2022 23,841 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort front of bike moves up and down on roller brake tester when front brake constantly applied - liable to cause an accident in wet or damp conditions (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on right side and tread starting to lift on edges of grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Front screen tinted

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

Rear tyre squared

handle bar risers fitted - pulling front brake hose and clutch hose very tight on full lock

message on screen for service overdue

Pass 4 Mar 2021 18,916 miles

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

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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SN18 XHU is a 2018 BMW R1200 in Blue 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 SN18 XHU, 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 SN18 XHU registered?

SN18 XHU is a 2018 BMW R1200, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is SN18 XHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN18 XHU 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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