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CA12 KKS

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,335 mi
Last recorded30,335 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 30,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

noise from drive shaft bearing when weight lifted from rear wheel

Pass 27 Feb 2023 29,586 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 29,564 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2021 28,601 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 28,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 25,933 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 22,865 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 15,737 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 15,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 14,436 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 14,436 miles

Indicator switch defective does not switch off (1.5.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 11,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2016 8,362 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 5,841 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 KKS is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KKS, 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 CA12 KKS registered?

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

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