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BG12 OFE

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,157 mi
Last recorded49,157 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 OFE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 49,157 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 42,964 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 42,687 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 36,631 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 33,508 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 31,640 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 26,592 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 16,492 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 4,962 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 4,243 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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BG12 OFE is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BG12 OFE, 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

How do I check the history of BG12 OFE?

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What year was BG12 OFE registered?

BG12 OFE is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is BG12 OFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 OFE shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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