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DK62 XPC

2012 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,866 mi
Last recorded29,866 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK62 XPC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 29,866 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 29,217 miles

Rear slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 10 Jun 2022 26,559 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 26,315 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 25,895 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 25,869 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2017 23,221 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 20,945 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 18,279 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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DK62 XPC is a 2012 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DK62 XPC, 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 DK62 XPC?

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What year was DK62 XPC registered?

DK62 XPC is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is DK62 XPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK62 XPC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK62 XPC have outstanding finance?

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