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AO12 XDA

2012 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,353 mi
Last recorded22,353 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XDA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 22,353 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Position lamp damaged but function not impaired cracked (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 22,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Position lamp damaged but function not impaired cracked (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 22,333 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 22,217 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 21,919 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 21,878 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 20,729 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 18,834 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 18,417 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2017 18,417 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2016 15,987 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Banjo fittings and bleed srews (3.2.B3b)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear Driveshaft boot perishing

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2016 15,987 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Banjo fittings and bleed srews (3.2.B3b)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear Driveshaft boot perishing

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2015 13,648 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front tyre perishing in treads

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 XDA is a 2012 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XDA, 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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AO12 XDA is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 August 2012.

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