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CE12 NBD

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

46,972 mi
Last recorded46,972 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 NBD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 46,972 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 46,485 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 42,153 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 37,055 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 37,055 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 33,978 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 30,423 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 27,234 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 21,779 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 16,302 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 15,546 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 13,414 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 11,077 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 9,106 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
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CE12 NBD is a 2012 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CE12 NBD, 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 CE12 NBD registered?

CE12 NBD is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is CE12 NBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 NBD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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