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EK12 OTV

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,167 mi
Last recorded37,167 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 OTV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 37,167 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 36,802 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 36,259 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 34,908 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 33,579 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 32,960 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 29,625 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 29,435 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 24,567 miles

Slight free play in bearing between final drive and swingarm

Pass 2 Apr 2016 20,128 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 16,075 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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EK12 OTV is a 2012 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK12 OTV, 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 EK12 OTV registered?

EK12 OTV is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is EK12 OTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 OTV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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