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VK11 XKY

2011 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,967 mi
Last recorded33,967 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW R120020,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 XKY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 33,967 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 33,340 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 29,414 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 29,414 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 25,261 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 24,939 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 23,908 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 21,872 miles

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

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 2018 19,525 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 18,931 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 16,130 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 13,049 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 11,534 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 11,268 miles

Front 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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VK11 XKY is a 2011 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VK11 XKY, 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 VK11 XKY registered?

VK11 XKY is a 2011 BMW R1200, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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