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BD62 HCO

2012 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,847 mi
Last recorded33,847 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 HCO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 33,847 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 29,943 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 29,894 miles

Indicator switch inoperative Cancel Function Inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 24,760 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 22,532 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 20,802 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 19,753 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 18,315 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 17,302 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 16,307 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 12,769 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2015 10,779 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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BD62 HCO is a 2012 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BD62 HCO, 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 BD62 HCO registered?

BD62 HCO is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 December 2012.

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