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AU61 EZF

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,525 mi
Last recorded26,525 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 EZF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 26,525 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 26,313 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 25,915 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 25,180 miles

Central Rear Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 25,566 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 24,876 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 24,512 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear exhaust insecure

Fail 4 Aug 2016 24,512 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear exhaust insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2015 22,455 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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AU61 EZF is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU61 EZF, 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 AU61 EZF registered?

AU61 EZF is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is AU61 EZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 EZF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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