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WV12 VGA

2012 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,123 mi
Last recorded18,123 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 VGA
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 18,123 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 18,041 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 18,041 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 17,505 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(i))

Pass 10 Mar 2016 16,594 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 11,694 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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WV12 VGA is a 2012 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WV12 VGA, 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 WV12 VGA registered?

WV12 VGA is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is WV12 VGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 VGA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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