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G2 TUT

2012 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,784 mi
Last recorded29,784 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 TUT
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 29,784 miles

Nearside Rear pillion peg shortened but useable

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 29,705 miles

Nearside rear pillion footrest short but useable

Pass 30 Jan 2024 29,470 miles

Nearside Rear Left pillion footrest shortened but usable, Grab rail present

Pass 21 Jan 2023 29,209 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 29,209 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 28,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

left side pillion footrest damaged but useable

Pass 14 Sep 2018 28,761 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 28,751 miles

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2016 26,788 miles

n/s pillion peg shortened

o/s/f spotlamp secured with tape

Pass 10 Oct 2015 20,918 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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G2 TUT is a 2012 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G2 TUT, 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 G2 TUT registered?

G2 TUT is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is G2 TUT safe to buy?

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