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WJ12 BWZ

2012 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,388 mi
Last recorded28,388 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 BWZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 28,388 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 26,968 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 25,922 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 25,485 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 24,586 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 23,002 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 20,951 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 18,681 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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WJ12 BWZ is a 2012 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ12 BWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ12 BWZ registered?

WJ12 BWZ is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is WJ12 BWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ12 BWZ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJ12 BWZ have outstanding finance?

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