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VN11 BGO

2011 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,634 mi
Last recorded55,634 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R120020,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2026 55,634 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 54,271 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 52,326 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 50,214 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 48,313 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 48,001 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 44,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 43,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 39,687 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 34,959 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 30,714 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 27,506 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 24,291 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 20,439 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 BGO is a 2011 BMW R1200 in Blue 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 VN11 BGO, 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 BGO registered?

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

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