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BN12 WHK

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,525 mi
Last recorded22,525 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 WHK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 22,525 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 20,549 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 18,555 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 18,175 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 18,175 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 16,989 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 14,856 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 11,855 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 8,754 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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BN12 WHK is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BN12 WHK, 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 BN12 WHK registered?

BN12 WHK is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BN12 WHK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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