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AO12 XDC

2012 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

26,563 mi
Last recorded26,563 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XDC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 26,563 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 231,500 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 19,974 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 18,382 miles

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

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering Front brake line/bracket bolt missing. (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 13,788 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 11,717 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 10,800 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 8,611 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 7,935 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 7,487 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 6,250 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 5,102 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 5,102 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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 XDC is a 2012 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XDC, 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 XDC registered?

AO12 XDC is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is AO12 XDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 XDC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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