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BP12 ZBC

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,874 mi
Last recorded29,874 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP12 ZBC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 29,874 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 25,068 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 22,715 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 19,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 17,674 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 16,535 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 15,322 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 15,060 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 14,211 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 14,211 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 May 2017 12,603 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 9,421 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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BP12 ZBC is a 2012 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BP12 ZBC, 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 BP12 ZBC registered?

BP12 ZBC is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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The MOT history for BP12 ZBC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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