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BF62 ZYJ

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,438 mi
Last recorded26,438 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 ZYJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 26,438 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 23,931 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 20,872 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 19,235 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 15,781 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 14,715 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 14,231 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 13,734 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 13,076 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 12,149 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 11,083 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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BF62 ZYJ is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF62 ZYJ, 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 BF62 ZYJ registered?

BF62 ZYJ is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is BF62 ZYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 ZYJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF62 ZYJ have outstanding finance?

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