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BD62 HDH

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,795 mi
Last recorded54,795 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 HDH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 54,795 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 54,102 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 54,051 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 52,691 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 48,594 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 48,594 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 46,017 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 41,047 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 35,848 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drive pivot bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 30,264 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 30,264 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear (3.2.A1f(i))

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Rear (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 19,286 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 15,291 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 HDH is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HDH, 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 HDH registered?

BD62 HDH is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is BD62 HDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 HDH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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