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YR12 XPA

2012 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,313 mi
Last recorded8,313 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 XPA
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 8,313 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 7,643 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 7,642 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 7,639 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2024 7,619 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 7,241 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 6,152 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 4,925 miles

engine has a oil leak going onto the exhaust

Pass 14 Mar 2018 3,894 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 2,651 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 1,812 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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YR12 XPA is a 2012 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YR12 XPA, 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 YR12 XPA registered?

YR12 XPA is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is YR12 XPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 XPA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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