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FE12 SZR

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,323 mi
Last recorded80,323 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 SZR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 80,323 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 75,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 75,983 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component has excessive wear or free play Rear swing arm pivot bearing - excessive wear/play (5.3.3 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 73,096 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 72,604 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 71,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 63,253 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 53,176 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 39,287 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 26,685 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 14,532 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 7,570 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 SZR is a 2012 BMW R Series in White with a 1,198cc 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 SZR, 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 FE12 SZR registered?

FE12 SZR is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is FE12 SZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 SZR 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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