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SV18 VFO

2018 BMW R1200

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,866 mi
Last recorded28,866 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2018 BMW R120013,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV18 VFO
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 28,866 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 28,609 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 26,705 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 19,564 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2021 19,564 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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SV18 VFO is a 2018 BMW R1200 in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV18 VFO, 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

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What year was SV18 VFO registered?

SV18 VFO is a 2018 BMW R1200, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is SV18 VFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV18 VFO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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