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WN12 GZW

2012 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,145 mi
Last recorded46,145 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 GZW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 46,145 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 43,097 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 42,056 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 41,785 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 15 Oct 2021 38,739 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2020 36,376 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2020 36,376 miles

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is starting to delaminate (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 33,976 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 14,578 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 8,220 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 8,089 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 6,215 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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WN12 GZW is a 2012 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WN12 GZW, 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 WN12 GZW registered?

WN12 GZW is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is WN12 GZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN12 GZW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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