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AO61 TZU

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,667 mi
Last recorded24,667 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 TZU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 24,667 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 21,281 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 18,783 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 16,377 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 May 2016 16,377 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 14,514 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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AO61 TZU is a 2012 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO61 TZU, 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 AO61 TZU registered?

AO61 TZU is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 February 2012.

Is AO61 TZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 TZU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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