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FV12 JYC

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,145 mi
Last recorded21,145 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 JYC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2025 21,145 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 20,619 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 19,725 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 18,326 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 17,597 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 16,643 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 15,638 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 13,054 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 9,989 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 6,926 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 5,541 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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FV12 JYC is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 FV12 JYC, 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 FV12 JYC?

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What year was FV12 JYC registered?

FV12 JYC is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is FV12 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 JYC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV12 JYC have outstanding finance?

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