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AO12 XCZ

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,644 mi
Last recorded35,644 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XCZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 35,644 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 34,177 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 33,573 miles

Indicator switch faulty Indicator switch does not cancel indicator. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 33,246 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 32,924 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 32,339 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 30,924 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 30,910 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2017 29,838 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 27,648 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 24,647 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 17,599 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 17,599 miles

Nearside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

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 XCZ is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XCZ, 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 XCZ registered?

AO12 XCZ is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is AO12 XCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 XCZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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