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CE12 NCU

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,412 mi
Last recorded30,412 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 NCU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 30,412 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 29,350 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 28,558 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 28,116 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 27,392 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 26,969 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 26,392 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 25,544 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 23,306 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 20,825 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 17,816 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 15,033 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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CE12 NCU is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NCU, 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 CE12 NCU?

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What year was CE12 NCU registered?

CE12 NCU is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is CE12 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 NCU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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