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YJ15 LWN

2015 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,739 mi
Last recorded18,739 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW R120016,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ15 LWN
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 18,739 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 18,294 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 18,030 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 17,618 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2022 17,315 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 17,138 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 17,138 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2020 16,359 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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YJ15 LWN is a 2015 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2015 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.9% with a typical mileage of 16,970 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 YJ15 LWN, 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 11 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 YJ15 LWN?

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What year was YJ15 LWN registered?

YJ15 LWN is a 2015 BMW R1200, first registered on 6 May 2015.

Is YJ15 LWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ15 LWN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ15 LWN have outstanding finance?

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