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AU12 RXA

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,431 mi
Last recorded30,431 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 RXA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 30,431 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 29,947 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 29,381 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 29,329 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 28,751 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 28,751 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Aim obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 22,930 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 17,677 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 13,980 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 10,030 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 8,986 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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AU12 RXA is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AU12 RXA, 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

How do I check the history of AU12 RXA?

You can check the full history of AU12 RXA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU12 RXA registered?

AU12 RXA is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is AU12 RXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 RXA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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