BMW R1200
Real ownership data from 27,309 UK R1200 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common R1200 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 14.8% |
| Frame and structure | dangerous | 10.6% |
| Suspension | user entered | 8.4% |
| Wheels | fail | 8.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | user entered | 5.7% |
| Electrical | user entered | 2.9% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.4% |
| Corrosion | user entered | 1.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
R1200 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 177 | 18,678 mi | 2,468 | 94.97% |
| 2018 | 3,317 | 19,123 mi | 2,303 | 95.94% |
| 2017 | 3,806 | 20,160 mi | 2,012 | 95.48% |
| 2016 | 3,142 | 21,190 mi | 1,933 | 95.58% |
| 2015 | 3,610 | 22,708 mi | 2,038 | 94.95% |
| 2014 | 2,896 | 24,118 mi | 2,094 | 94.25% |
| 2013 | 481 | 24,570 mi | 1,762 | 92.83% |
| 2012 | 535 | 30,844 mi | 2,330 | 93.64% |
| 2011 | 787 | 28,362 mi | 2,151 | 93.94% |
| 2010 | 1,250 | 30,873 mi | 2,165 | 93.65% |
| 2009 | 1,093 | 32,020 mi | 2,034 | 92.7% |
| 2008 | 1,228 | 33,350 mi | 2,179 | 92.1% |
| 2007 | 1,235 | 33,972 mi | 1,965 | 91.8% |
| 2006 | 1,360 | 33,771 mi | 2,044 | 90.25% |
| 2005 | 1,520 | 34,826 mi | 2,134 | 90.9% |
| 2004 | 636 | 32,213 mi | 1,967 | 91.65% |
| 2003 | 28 | 20,106 mi | 462 | 88.62% |
| 2002 | 24 | 15,642 mi | 1,045 | 89.29% |
| 2001 | 15 | 18,611 mi | 235 | 92.75% |
| 2000 | 26 | 12,776 mi | 1,381 | 81.25% |
R1200 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the BMW R1200?
Across 27,309 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are exhaust and emissions (14.8% of all recorded faults), frame and structure (10.6% of all recorded faults), suspension (8.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a BMW R1200?
The median BMW R1200 in the UK has covered 24,332 miles, and typically rides about 2,077 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 15,339 and 37,209 miles.
Is the BMW R1200 reliable?
93.67% of BMW R1200 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 27,309 BMW R1200 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.