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FE62 XBM

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,234 mi
Last recorded22,234 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 XBM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 22,234 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 21,145 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 20,886 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 20,886 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 18,749 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 17,389 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 16,327 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2020 16,327 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 12,055 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 12,055 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 7,716 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 7,262 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 6,842 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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FE62 XBM is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FE62 XBM, 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 FE62 XBM?

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What year was FE62 XBM registered?

FE62 XBM is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is FE62 XBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE62 XBM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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