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AO12 ZMZ

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,939 mi
Last recorded98,939 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 98,939 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 93,266 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 90,676 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 84,524 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 78,087 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 65,641 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 57,468 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 48,675 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 41,739 miles

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

Front Tyre has a slight perishing

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Pale (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 41,739 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre has a slight perishing

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Pale (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 33,700 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 27,112 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 22,534 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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 ZMZ 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 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 ZMZ, 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 ZMZ registered?

AO12 ZMZ is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is AO12 ZMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 ZMZ 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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