CarVerify

Free Car Check

BT12 FBY

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,634 mi
Last recorded13,634 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 FBY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 13,634 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 13,343 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 13,343 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 13,342 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 12,530 miles

front and rear gaiter perished (not split and still preventing ingress of dirt)

Pass 26 Nov 2019 11,572 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 10,781 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 10,781 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 8,802 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 8,089 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 6,414 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 6,387 miles

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

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
Full BMW R Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BT12 FBY is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black 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 BT12 FBY, 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 BT12 FBY?

You can check the full history of BT12 FBY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BT12 FBY registered?

BT12 FBY is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is BT12 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 FBY 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.

Does BT12 FBY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BT12 FBY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.