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DE12 WCX

2012 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,207 mi
Last recorded55,207 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 WCX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 55,207 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 51,939 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 49,093 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 46,789 miles

Offside Front RH Fork Leg Dust Boot Corroded

Rear Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Sep 2021 39,116 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 33,718 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 29,401 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 29,376 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 24,621 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 20,580 miles

Rear Free-play in trunnion mounting bearings on Bevel gears (Rear wheel drive unit).

Pass 8 Sep 2016 13,322 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 9,332 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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DE12 WCX is a 2012 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DE12 WCX, 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

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What year was DE12 WCX registered?

DE12 WCX is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is DE12 WCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 WCX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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