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AU62 SJV

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,760 mi
Last recorded17,760 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 17,760 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 16,749 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 16,720 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 16,581 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 16,395 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 15,706 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 15,142 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 12,363 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 10,383 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 SJV 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJV, 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 AU62 SJV?

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What year was AU62 SJV registered?

AU62 SJV is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is AU62 SJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 SJV shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU62 SJV have outstanding finance?

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