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YF08 ANT

2012 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,392 mi
Last recorded37,392 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 ANT
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 37,392 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 33,338 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 33,040 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 32,268 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 31,506 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 31,163 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 30,696 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 29,308 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 29,308 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 10 May 2017 24,961 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 21 May 2016 18,460 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 15,987 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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YF08 ANT is a 2012 BMW R1200 in Black 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 YF08 ANT, 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

How do I check the history of YF08 ANT?

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What year was YF08 ANT registered?

YF08 ANT is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is YF08 ANT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 ANT 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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