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AU62 SJO

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,943 mi
Last recorded28,943 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 SJO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 28,943 miles

has to be jump started

Fail 20 Oct 2021 28,929 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 28,910 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 28,622 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 27,987 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 21,910 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 21,856 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 15,803 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 7,925 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 7,855 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 6,134 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 SJO 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 72.7%.

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 AU62 SJO, 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 SJO registered?

AU62 SJO is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is AU62 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 SJO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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