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FE12 SZK

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,398 mi
Last recorded55,398 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2026 55,398 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 52,716 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 49,936 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 23,323 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 37,711 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 35,765 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 33,023 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 26,186 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inside pad looks to be close to metal (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 21,770 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 21,001 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 18,799 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 SZK is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black 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 FE12 SZK, 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 SZK?

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What year was FE12 SZK registered?

FE12 SZK is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is FE12 SZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 SZK 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.

Does FE12 SZK have outstanding finance?

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