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FV12 JYK

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,579 mi
Last recorded36,579 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 36,579 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 34,942 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 34,303 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 33,500 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 30,159 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 29,496 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 28,560 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 27,844 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 26,552 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 26,552 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 22,833 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 21,691 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 16,866 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 JYK 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 92.3%.

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 FV12 JYK, 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 JYK?

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What year was FV12 JYK registered?

FV12 JYK is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is FV12 JYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 JYK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV12 JYK have outstanding finance?

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