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GJ12 YTG

2012 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

13,691 mi
Last recorded13,691 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 YTG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 13,691 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 13,608 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 13,533 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 13,475 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 13,255 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 13,196 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 12,763 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 11,393 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 10,981 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 9,836 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 9,836 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 8,221 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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GJ12 YTG is a 2012 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GJ12 YTG, 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 GJ12 YTG registered?

GJ12 YTG is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is GJ12 YTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ12 YTG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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