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YF12 ZYN

2012 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,982 mi
Last recorded79,982 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 ZYN
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 79,982 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 79,469 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 79,129 miles

Rear Rear pad pin retaining r-clip missing

Fail 8 Jul 2024 79,129 miles

Nearside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Rear pad pin retaining r-clip missing

Pass 3 Jul 2023 78,189 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 77,120 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 76,160 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2021 76,160 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2021 76,153 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen "LED" bulbs fitted (dip and high beam) to vehicle at time of test. Headlamp aim does not give image pattern or "kick up". (4.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Driveshaft gaiter starting to perish.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 74,632 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 71,656 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 66,803 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 58,953 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 49,642 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 37,727 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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YF12 ZYN is a 2012 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF12 ZYN, 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 YF12 ZYN registered?

YF12 ZYN is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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