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VO12 UKM

2012 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,166 mi
Last recorded46,166 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 UKM
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 46,166 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 43,445 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 40,826 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 37,684 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 33,323 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 30,781 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 30,781 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 28,705 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 22,482 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 19,448 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 16,295 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 13,419 miles

Rear nail in rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2015 7,822 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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VO12 UKM is a 2012 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 21,367 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 VO12 UKM, 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 14 years old, this BMW R1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VO12 UKM registered?

VO12 UKM is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is VO12 UKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 UKM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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