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VK18 CVB

2018 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,615 mi
Last recorded38,615 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW R120013,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK18 CVB
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 38,615 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 38,615 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 21,909 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 19,664 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 12,774 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 9,572 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 5,173 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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VK18 CVB is a 2018 BMW R1200 in Black 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 VK18 CVB, 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

How do I check the history of VK18 CVB?

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What year was VK18 CVB registered?

VK18 CVB is a 2018 BMW R1200, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is VK18 CVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK18 CVB 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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