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DE62 KBV

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,933 mi
Last recorded93,933 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 KBV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 93,933 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 80,309 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 80,294 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 68,137 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 59,347 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 49,646 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 46,690 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 46,690 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 38,343 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play rear wheel drive trunnions (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Sep 2015 27,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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DE62 KBV is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE62 KBV, 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 DE62 KBV registered?

DE62 KBV is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 October 2012.

Is DE62 KBV safe to buy?

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