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FE12 TEY

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,223 mi
Last recorded27,223 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2026 27,223 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 26,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 25,428 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 23,960 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 22,900 miles

Front Drive shaft gaiter perished

Pass 8 Jun 2021 22,861 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 21,997 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 21,042 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 19,042 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 15,315 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 13,294 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 12,883 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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 TEY 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 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 TEY, 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 TEY registered?

FE12 TEY is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is FE12 TEY safe to buy?

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