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EF12 EXO

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,867 mi
Last recorded18,867 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 EXO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 18,867 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 18,552 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 16,608 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 16,235 miles

Central Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 16,235 miles

Central Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 14,445 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 11,203 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 10,731 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 9,093 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 7,475 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 5,557 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 5,097 miles

rear tyre starting to flatten off in centre

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 EXO is a 2012 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EF12 EXO, 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 EXO registered?

EF12 EXO is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is EF12 EXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 EXO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF12 EXO have outstanding finance?

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