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BMW R1200

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,170 cc

K40 MLCMOT history

K40 MLC is a black petrol BMW R1200 first used on 17 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 51,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
51,327 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 MLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R1200
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,170 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 MLC was last recorded at 51,327 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 3,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,043 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,284 miles
Average per year
2,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,327 miles
  • 2025 – 48,043 miles
  • 2024 – 41,460 miles
  • 2023 – 36,644 miles
  • 2022 – 31,729 miles
  • 2021 – 31,558 miles
  • 2020 – 31,542 miles
  • 2019 – 31,326 miles
  • 2018 – 31,085 miles
  • 2017 – 30,690 miles
  • 2016 – 30,051 miles
  • 2015 – 28,889 miles
  • 2014 – 25,998 miles
  • 2013 – 23,093 miles
  • 2012 – 20,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,327 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,327 miles (+3,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    51,327 miles
    Test number
    884259245081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass48,043 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    48,043 miles
    Test number
    962048992957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail48,018 miles (+6,558)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,018 miles
    Test number
    136010714982
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass41,460 miles (+4,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    41,460 miles
    Test number
    198805417636
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass36,644 miles (+4,915)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    36,644 miles
    Test number
    131969636833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,729 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    31,729 miles
    Test number
    114457300708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,558 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    31,558 miles
    Test number
    827345167689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,542 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    31,542 miles
    Test number
    447921515994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,326 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    31,326 miles
    Test number
    626968851423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,085 miles (+395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    31,085 miles
    Test number
    516263140057
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out of shape (4.1.3(ii))

  11. Pass30,690 miles (+639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    30,690 miles
    Test number
    563215256146
    • AdvisoryFront tyre worn slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play drive bush (2.4.A.2c)

  12. Pass30,051 miles (+1,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,051 miles
    Test number
    606705162252
    • AdvisoryPlate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake front (3.3.B1b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyre worn slightly out of shape across tread pattern

  13. Pass28,889 miles (+2,891)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,889 miles
    Test number
    459420215192
    • NoteFront tyre worn slightly uneven across tread pattern

  14. Pass25,998 miles (+2,905)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,998 miles
    Test number
    387243574072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,093 miles (+2,163)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,093 miles
    Test number
    136972773027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,930 miles
    Test number
    409422472059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 MLC

Does K40 MLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 MLC is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 MLC?
The MOT on K40 MLC is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 MLC done?
K40 MLC was recorded at 51,327 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 2,095 miles a year.
Has K40 MLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 MLC has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on K40 MLC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K40 MLC find?
K40 MLC passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake binding but not excessively.

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