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BD51 BAY

2012 BMW G Series

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,435 mi
Last recorded13,435 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW G Series12,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 BAY
MakeBMW
ModelG Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 13,435 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 12,556 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 11,223 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 9,534 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 7,848 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 7,848 miles

Central Front Steering operation impeded by a fairing Clutch cable restricting movement. (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 7,537 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 7,537 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2018 6,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 5,664 miles

Front front tyre walls cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2015 4,510 miles

How Reliable is the BMW G Series?

Based on 9,521 MOT tests across 1,081 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
841
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,081
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 18
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BD51 BAY is a 2012 BMW G Series in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW G Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 12,091 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 G Series fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD51 BAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW G Series typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this BMW G Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD51 BAY registered?

BD51 BAY is a 2012 BMW G Series, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is BD51 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 BAY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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