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FD12 NHF

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,265 mi
Last recorded21,265 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 NHF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 21,265 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 19,651 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 19,380 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 18,128 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 17,435 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 16,828 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 16,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 14,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower rear drive and pivot bearing slight play

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 13,072 miles

both tyres have worn uneven

rear drive unit has play in paralever bush / bearing

Fail 7 Sep 2017 13,072 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

both tyres have worn uneven

rear drive unit has play in paralever bush / bearing

Pass 23 Aug 2016 10,471 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 7,882 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 7,682 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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FD12 NHF is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FD12 NHF, 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 FD12 NHF registered?

FD12 NHF is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is FD12 NHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 NHF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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