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GJ62 CRV

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,622 mi
Last recorded67,622 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 CRV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 67,622 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 67,540 miles

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 67,540 miles

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 65,658 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 62,557 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 55,549 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 50,580 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 41,644 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 31,182 miles

Front disks have hard spots developing

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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GJ62 CRV is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black 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 GJ62 CRV, 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 GJ62 CRV registered?

GJ62 CRV is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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