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FE12 SYT

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,409 mi
Last recorded17,409 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 SYT
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 17,409 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 16,426 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 15,118 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 14,260 miles

wear rear tyre in centre

Pass 31 May 2022 13,586 miles

Front Brake fluid slightly discoloured

Pass 26 Apr 2021 12,495 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 12,061 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 11,364 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 10,384 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 10,384 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 9,484 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 9,028 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 4,960 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 4,960 miles

Headlamp aim too high (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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FE12 SYT is a 2012 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FE12 SYT, 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

How do I check the history of FE12 SYT?

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What year was FE12 SYT registered?

FE12 SYT is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FE12 SYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 SYT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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