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BK52 AND

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,479 mi
Last recorded35,479 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 AND
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 35,479 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 34,086 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 32,057 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 32,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 30,518 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 28,626 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 26,457 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 24,949 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 21,788 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 20,025 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 17,342 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2015 12,102 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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BK52 AND is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue 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 BK52 AND, 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 BK52 AND registered?

BK52 AND is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is BK52 AND safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK52 AND shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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