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VN11 BFZ

2011 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,057 mi
Last recorded29,057 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R120020,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 BFZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 29,057 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 28,656 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 27,938 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 26,812 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 25,030 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 24,607 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 24,607 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 23,628 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 22,852 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 19,900 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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VN11 BFZ is a 2011 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VN11 BFZ, 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 VN11 BFZ registered?

VN11 BFZ is a 2011 BMW R1200, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is VN11 BFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN11 BFZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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