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AEM 5V

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,038 mi
Last recorded28,038 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEM 5V
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 28,038 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 25,419 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 23,095 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 19,744 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 17,242 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 14,171 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 13,706 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 9,882 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 9,869 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 6,300 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 1,255 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 1,204 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 896 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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AEM 5V is a 2012 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.3% with a typical mileage of 19,737 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AEM 5V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 14 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AEM 5V?

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What year was AEM 5V registered?

AEM 5V is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 August 2012.

Is AEM 5V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEM 5V shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AEM 5V have outstanding finance?

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