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AO12 LTE

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,713 mi
Last recorded39,713 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 LTE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 39,713 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 36,346 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 35,468 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 34,866 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 32,086 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 29,518 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 29,518 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 27,230 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 25,333 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 23,995 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 22,421 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 19,267 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 LTE 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 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 LTE, 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 AO12 LTE registered?

AO12 LTE is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is AO12 LTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 LTE 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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