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AX12 KFA

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,538 mi
Last recorded35,538 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 KFA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 35,538 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 33,063 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 32,197 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 31,836 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 30,959 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 30,959 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 27,660 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 26,728 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 25,515 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 23,778 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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AX12 KFA is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AX12 KFA, 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 AX12 KFA registered?

AX12 KFA is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is AX12 KFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 KFA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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