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DF12 CDE

2012 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,402 mi
Last recorded28,402 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 CDE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 28,402 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 27,144 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 26,408 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 25,841 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 24,909 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 24,697 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 24,074 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 23,327 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 22,533 miles

Front abs light on

Pass 29 Feb 2016 19,910 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 19,893 miles

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

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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DF12 CDE is a 2012 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DF12 CDE, 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 DF12 CDE?

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What year was DF12 CDE registered?

DF12 CDE is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is DF12 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 CDE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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