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Y196 DHN

2001 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,983 mi
Last recorded64,983 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 DHN
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 64,983 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 62,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit CLOSE TO LIMIT . ADVISE CHANGE AS SOON AS POSSABLE (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit CLOSE TO LIMIT . ADVISE CHANGE AS SOON AS POSSABLE (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit CLOSE TO LIMIT . ADVISE CHANGE SOON AS POSSABLE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 60,823 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 59,259 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 58,593 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 58,410 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 58,410 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 57,239 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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Y196 DHN is a 2001 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y196 DHN, 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 25 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y196 DHN?

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What year was Y196 DHN registered?

Y196 DHN is a 2001 BMW R1200, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y196 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y196 DHN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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