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VK18 OGF

2018 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,958 mi
Last recorded16,958 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW R120013,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 16,958 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 14,684 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 12,566 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 12,564 miles

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

Front Tyre starting to wear unevenly.

Pass 1 Jul 2023 11,791 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 7,939 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 5,801 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 OGF 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 OGF, 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 VK18 OGF registered?

VK18 OGF is a 2018 BMW R1200, first registered on 18 May 2018.

Is VK18 OGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK18 OGF 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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