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AK12 JVL

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,997 mi
Last recorded29,997 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 JVL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2026 29,997 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 29,779 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 29,775 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 29,418 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 28,654 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 26,935 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 24,259 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 21,593 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 18,458 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 15,213 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 14,434 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 11,855 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 10,534 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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AK12 JVL 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK12 JVL, 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

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What year was AK12 JVL registered?

AK12 JVL is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is AK12 JVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 JVL shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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