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AJ12 OSV

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,469 mi
Last recorded21,469 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 OSV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 21,469 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 18,930 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 17,751 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 17,256 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 17,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 19,640 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 16,738 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 16,738 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 14,922 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 13,463 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2016 13,418 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear tyre is split (cords not exposed)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 10,955 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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AJ12 OSV is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ12 OSV, 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 AJ12 OSV registered?

AJ12 OSV is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is AJ12 OSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 OSV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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