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YG12 EUW

2012 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,732 mi
Last recorded40,732 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 EUW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 40,732 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 39,723 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 36,701 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 34,244 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 32,580 miles

Front Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 30,892 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 29,364 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 27,132 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 23,949 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 20,200 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 16,836 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2015 11,430 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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YG12 EUW 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 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 YG12 EUW, 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 YG12 EUW registered?

YG12 EUW is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is YG12 EUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 EUW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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