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BJ62 GMZ

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,027 mi
Last recorded13,027 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 GMZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2025 13,027 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 12,818 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 12,570 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 12,421 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 12,378 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 11,009 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 10,213 miles

reg plate cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2017 8,378 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 4,884 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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BJ62 GMZ is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BJ62 GMZ, 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 BJ62 GMZ registered?

BJ62 GMZ is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 October 2012.

Is BJ62 GMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ62 GMZ shows 9 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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