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FY12 FKR

2012 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,779 mi
Last recorded21,779 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 FKR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 21,779 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 16,457 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 16,198 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 16,024 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 15,783 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 15,464 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 15,010 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 17,326 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Apr 2015 13,304 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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FY12 FKR is a 2012 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FY12 FKR, 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 FKR?

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What year was FY12 FKR registered?

FY12 FKR is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is FY12 FKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 FKR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY12 FKR have outstanding finance?

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