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DE62 KCG

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,203 mi
Last recorded40,203 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 KCG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 40,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 40,172 miles

Rear Brake cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 36,192 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 31,257 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 28,019 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 26,280 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 23,142 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 22,312 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 17,600 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 13,486 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 13,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 10,861 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 9,542 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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DE62 KCG is a 2012 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KCG, 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 DE62 KCG registered?

DE62 KCG is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 December 2012.

Is DE62 KCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 KCG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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