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AF12 JBY

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

20,460 mi
Last recorded20,460 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 JBY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 20,460 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 19,166 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 17,624 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 15,993 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 15,888 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 15,887 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 15,887 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2019 13,242 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 10,118 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 6,983 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 5,906 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 3,665 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 JBY is a 2012 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JBY, 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 AF12 JBY?

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What year was AF12 JBY registered?

AF12 JBY is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is AF12 JBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 JBY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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