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AY12 GHD

2012 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

19,593 mi
Last recorded19,593 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 GHD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 19,593 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 18,942 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 18,929 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2024 18,230 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 17,084 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 16,467 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 15,821 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 15,566 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 15,381 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 13,895 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 11,152 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 10,178 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 10,178 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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AY12 GHD is a 2012 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,197cc 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 AY12 GHD, 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 AY12 GHD registered?

AY12 GHD is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is AY12 GHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 GHD 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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