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EF12 EXH

2012 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,884 mi
Last recorded17,884 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 EXH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 17,884 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 17,878 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 15,828 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 14,341 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 13,784 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 13,185 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 10,348 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 8,719 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 8,691 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 8,648 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 7,275 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 7,275 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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EF12 EXH is a 2012 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF12 EXH, 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 EF12 EXH registered?

EF12 EXH is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is EF12 EXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 EXH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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