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AF12 JBV

2012 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,653 mi
Last recorded33,653 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 JBV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 33,653 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 33,653 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 33,043 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 32,028 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 30,681 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 29,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 27,049 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 26,404 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 24,072 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 20,679 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 17,825 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 14,156 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 14,156 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 10,714 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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AF12 JBV is a 2012 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF12 JBV, 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.

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What year was AF12 JBV registered?

AF12 JBV is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 JBV safe to buy?

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