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YR18 ESY

2018 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,255 mi
Last recorded41,255 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW R120013,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR18 ESY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 41,255 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 41,152 miles

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

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2025 28,657 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 26,269 miles

Aux wiring for horn and led lights rubbing on front suspension not sufficiently to cause steering impairment but enough to show wear if insulation.

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 15,396 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 7,477 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 7,475 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 6,907 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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YR18 ESY is a 2018 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2018 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.0% with a typical mileage of 13,336 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 YR18 ESY, 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 8 years old, this BMW R1200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YR18 ESY registered?

YR18 ESY is a 2018 BMW R1200, first registered on 15 March 2018.

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