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FT12 VMW

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,519 mi
Last recorded35,519 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 VMW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 35,519 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 34,897 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 33,865 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 30,485 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 28,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both brake disc bobbin attachments have slight free-play radially (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Using front control, linked brake system. (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 28,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both brake disc bobbin attachments have slight free-play radially (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Using front control, linked brake system. (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 27,294 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 20,491 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 20,491 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 12,010 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 8,506 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 3,653 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 2,934 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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FT12 VMW 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 84.6%.

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 FT12 VMW, 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.

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What year was FT12 VMW registered?

FT12 VMW is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is FT12 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 VMW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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