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SP13 WMU

2013 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,517 mi
Last recorded31,517 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW R120021,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP13 WMU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 31,517 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 30,149 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 26,320 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 26,274 miles

Offside Front Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 27 May 2023 24,554 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 24,478 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Wheel spindle locking device ineffective Front offside wheel spindle pinch bolt not tightened (seized in open position) (5.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 20,869 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 20,846 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Front 120/70-VR19 Pilot RD 4 Trail (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Rear 170/60-VR17 Pilot Rd 4 Trail (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2021 17,288 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 17,226 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 13,995 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 10,642 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 8,356 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 4,721 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Mar 2015 2,479 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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SP13 WMU is a 2013 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2013 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 21,104 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 SP13 WMU, 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 13 years old, this BMW R1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP13 WMU registered?

SP13 WMU is a 2013 BMW R1200, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is SP13 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP13 WMU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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