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FE12 TBY

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

23,262 mi
Last recorded23,262 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 23,262 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 23,131 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 19,247 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 18,565 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 18,515 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 18,484 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 18,473 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 18,008 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 17,116 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 17,116 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 18 May 2017 15,705 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 15,655 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 14,082 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 11,665 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 TBY is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 TBY, 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 TBY?

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What year was FE12 TBY registered?

FE12 TBY is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is FE12 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 TBY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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