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EF12 EYH

2012 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,664 mi
Last recorded72,664 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 72,664 miles

front tyre worn unevenly but still legal

Fail 16 Dec 2025 72,659 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in rear swing arm/ shaft unit

Pass 21 May 2024 70,000 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 66,640 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 61,942 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 58,616 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 55,933 miles

Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front ball joint gaiter split at the back (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear gaiter plastic clip broken, still seals (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 55,933 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front ball joint gaiter split at the back (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear gaiter plastic clip broken, still seals (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 49,839 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 41,700 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 32,947 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 21,506 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 12,246 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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EF12 EYH is a 2012 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EYH, 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 EF12 EYH registered?

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

Is EF12 EYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 EYH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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