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DW61 BMW

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,186 mi
Last recorded45,186 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW61 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 45,186 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 45,180 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 40,676 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 35,222 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 29,854 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 24,291 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 23,015 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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DW61 BMW is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DW61 BMW, 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 DW61 BMW registered?

DW61 BMW is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is DW61 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW61 BMW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DW61 BMW have outstanding finance?

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