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SW18 KAU

2018 BMW R1200

Brown Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,062 mi
Last recorded12,062 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW R120013,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW18 KAU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 12,062 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 10,646 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 10,011 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 9,262 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 7,539 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 5,696 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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SW18 KAU is a 2018 BMW R1200 in Brown with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW18 KAU, 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 SW18 KAU registered?

SW18 KAU is a 2018 BMW R1200, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is SW18 KAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW18 KAU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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