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FM62 OTE

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,460 mi
Last recorded30,460 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM62 OTE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 30,460 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 29,926 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 28,478 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 26,990 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 24,114 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 20,957 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 19,536 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 15,984 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 15,984 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2015 13,379 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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FM62 OTE is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FM62 OTE, 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 FM62 OTE registered?

FM62 OTE is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is FM62 OTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM62 OTE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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