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FE12 SYZ

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,238 mi
Last recorded73,238 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 SYZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 73,238 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 68,015 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 62,005 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 57,677 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 53,045 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 53,093 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2020 49,877 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 38,349 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 34,155 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 30,130 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 25,273 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 18,894 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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FE12 SYZ is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black 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 FE12 SYZ, 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 SYZ?

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What year was FE12 SYZ registered?

FE12 SYZ is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is FE12 SYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 SYZ 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.

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