BMW K1200LT
Real ownership data from 53 UK K1200LT motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common K1200LT problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | major | 13.3% |
| Tyres | major | 6.7% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 6.7% |
| Controls and cables | prs | 6.7% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 6.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
K1200LT mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 12 | 19,999 mi | 681 | 92.86% |
| 2002 | 7 | 37,441 mi | 1,587 | 66.67% |
| 2001 | 12 | 35,371 mi | 471 | 100% |
| 2000 | 16 | 50,114 mi | 1,880 | 85% |
K1200LT questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the BMW K1200LT?
Across 53 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are suspension (13.3% of all recorded faults), tyres (6.7% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (6.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a BMW K1200LT?
The median BMW K1200LT in the UK has covered 39,976 miles, and typically rides about 1,583 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 24,794 and 44,176 miles.
Is the BMW K1200LT reliable?
90.91% of BMW K1200LT MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.21 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 53 BMW K1200LT motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.