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CA12 KKL

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,854 mi
Last recorded42,854 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 KKL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 42,854 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 42,231 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 40,564 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 40,564 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 37,969 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 37,047 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 36,242 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 34,858 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 30,192 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 28,831 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 26,350 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 19,741 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 14,858 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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CA12 KKL is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CA12 KKL, 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 CA12 KKL?

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What year was CA12 KKL registered?

CA12 KKL is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is CA12 KKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 KKL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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