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VE60 ZBN

2011 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

30,186 mi
Last recorded30,186 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R120020,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE60 ZBN
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 30,186 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 28,967 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 27,939 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 27,939 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 26,952 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 24,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight play in floating discc mountings (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 22,522 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 22,406 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 22,406 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 21,096 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 21,061 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 20,274 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 20,214 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 18,473 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 16,604 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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VE60 ZBN is a 2011 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 20,791 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 VE60 ZBN, 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 15 years old, this BMW R1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE60 ZBN registered?

VE60 ZBN is a 2011 BMW R1200, first registered on 19 February 2011.

Is VE60 ZBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE60 ZBN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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