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FE12 TEU

2012 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,839 mi
Last recorded38,839 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 TEU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 38,839 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 37,516 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 35,086 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 30,784 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 29,076 miles

Front boot split but still prevents ingress of dirt , change as soon as possible

Front shock damping weak

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

Fail 17 May 2021 29,076 miles

Front boot split but still prevents ingress of dirt , change as soon as possible

Front shock damping weak

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 27,564 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 24,475 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 19,370 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 16,802 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 11,966 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 11,966 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing baffle (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 8,001 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 8,001 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 TEU is a 2012 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TEU, 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 TEU registered?

FE12 TEU is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 April 2012.

Is FE12 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 TEU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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