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FY12 FKG

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,483 mi
Last recorded17,483 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 FKG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 17,483 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 15,924 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 15,470 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 14,955 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 14,400 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 13,745 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 12,048 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 10,166 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 9,210 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 7,258 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 6,749 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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FY12 FKG 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 FY12 FKG, 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 FY12 FKG?

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What year was FY12 FKG registered?

FY12 FKG is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is FY12 FKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 FKG 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 FY12 FKG have outstanding finance?

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