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YK12 HTR

2012 BMW R1200GS

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,906 mi
Last recorded22,906 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R1200GS18,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 HTR
MakeBMW
ModelR1200GS
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 22,906 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 22,890 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 22,134 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 22,134 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

How Reliable is the BMW R1200GS?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,628
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Headlamp aim too high 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
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YK12 HTR is a 2012 BMW R1200GS in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2012 BMW R1200GS models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 18,825 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 R1200GS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK12 HTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200GS typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW R1200GS is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK12 HTR registered?

YK12 HTR is a 2012 BMW R1200GS, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is YK12 HTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 HTR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK12 HTR have outstanding finance?

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