BMW R1200
Real ownership data from 27,356 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | dangerous | 16.4% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 14.1% |
| Wheels | fail | 6.1% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 3.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3.5% |
| Corrosion | user entered | 3.2% |
| Fuel system | major | 2.9% |
| Frame and structure | dangerous | 2.9% |
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 | 18,707 mi | 2,475 | 95.04% |
| 2018 | 3,326 | 19,334 mi | 2,315 | 95.95% |
| 2017 | 3,810 | 20,241 mi | 2,018 | 95.48% |
| 2016 | 3,149 | 21,370 mi | 1,933 | 95.57% |
| 2015 | 3,615 | 22,775 mi | 2,036 | 94.97% |
| 2014 | 2,902 | 24,186 mi | 2,090 | 94.23% |
| 2013 | 482 | 24,779 mi | 1,767 | 92.83% |
| 2012 | 536 | 30,912 mi | 2,326 | 93.66% |
| 2011 | 788 | 28,439 mi | 2,152 | 93.92% |
| 2010 | 1,251 | 30,915 mi | 2,170 | 93.65% |
| 2009 | 1,097 | 32,154 mi | 2,032 | 92.69% |
| 2008 | 1,230 | 33,364 mi | 2,179 | 92.11% |
| 2007 | 1,238 | 34,002 mi | 1,965 | 91.83% |
| 2006 | 1,361 | 33,771 mi | 2,042 | 90.27% |
| 2005 | 1,521 | 34,830 mi | 2,132 | 90.91% |
| 2004 | 636 | 32,420 mi | 1,963 | 91.64% |
| 2003 | 28 | 20,106 mi | 462 | 88.71% |
| 2002 | 25 | 19,148 mi | 1,045 | 89.66% |
| 2001 | 15 | 18,611 mi | 235 | 92.86% |
| 2000 | 26 | 13,748 mi | 1,530 | 81.54% |
R1200 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the BMW R1200?
Across 27,356 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are suspension (16.4% of all recorded faults), exhaust and emissions (14.1% of all recorded faults), wheels (6.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a BMW R1200?
The median BMW R1200 in the UK has covered 24,444 miles, and typically rides about 2,075 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 15,432 and 37,399 miles.
Is the BMW R1200 reliable?
93.68% 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 27,356 BMW R1200 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.