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AP12 LJL

2012 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

11,050 mi
Last recorded11,050 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 LJL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 11,050 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 10,441 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 9,614 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 9,164 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 7,788 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 7,769 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 7,398 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 7,231 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly binding brake

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 7,064 miles

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

Front Slight bind on front roller brake test

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 6,900 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre has a deep cut but does not expose cords or ply

Pass 21 Feb 2015 5,582 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 5,582 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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AP12 LJL is a 2012 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AP12 LJL, 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 AP12 LJL registered?

AP12 LJL is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AP12 LJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 LJL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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