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B1 SYD

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,467 mi
Last recorded13,467 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 SYD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 13,467 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 13,188 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 12,271 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 12,026 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 11,423 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 10,266 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 9,286 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 7,897 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 5,382 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 5,382 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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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B1 SYD 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 B1 SYD, 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.

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What year was B1 SYD registered?

B1 SYD is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is B1 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 SYD 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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