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VO12 UKZ

2012 BMW R1200GS

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,551 mi
Last recorded21,551 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R1200GS18,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 UKZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200GS
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 21,551 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 21,341 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 20,974 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 18,825 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 17,908 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 16,978 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 16,099 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 13,985 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 12,180 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 11,863 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 9,893 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 7,513 miles

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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VO12 UKZ is a 2012 BMW R1200GS in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO12 UKZ, 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.

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What year was VO12 UKZ registered?

VO12 UKZ is a 2012 BMW R1200GS, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is VO12 UKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 UKZ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VO12 UKZ have outstanding finance?

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