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GF12 HYL

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,614 mi
Last recorded53,614 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 HYL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 53,614 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 53,522 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 43,019 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 40,654 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 38,578 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 36,640 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 34,987 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 26,553 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 May 2015 17,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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GF12 HYL is a 2012 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GF12 HYL, 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

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What year was GF12 HYL registered?

GF12 HYL is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 April 2012.

Is GF12 HYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 HYL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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