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AO12 LSZ

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,026 mi
Last recorded34,026 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 LSZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 34,026 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 32,754 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 32,173 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 30,494 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 29,382 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 27,622 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front ball joint gaiter split at the back. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 25,171 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 23,769 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 23,769 miles

Headlamp aim too low Also bulb fitted incorrectly, beam pattern incorrect. (1.6)

Pass 20 May 2017 21,439 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 May 2016 17,554 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 13,252 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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AO12 LSZ 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 AO12 LSZ, 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 AO12 LSZ registered?

AO12 LSZ is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is AO12 LSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 LSZ 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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