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AU62 SHJ

2012 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,204 mi
Last recorded46,204 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 SHJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 46,204 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 41,311 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 41,276 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 37,852 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 37,824 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 33,101 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 31,998 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 27,254 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 23,935 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 19,781 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 15,540 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 15,540 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 12,709 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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AU62 SHJ is a 2012 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AU62 SHJ, 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 AU62 SHJ registered?

AU62 SHJ is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is AU62 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 SHJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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