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GL12 AFA

2012 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

15,368 mi
Last recorded15,368 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 AFA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 15,368 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 13,307 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 9,562 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 9,476 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 9,358 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 7,154 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 6,809 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 5,430 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 5,374 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2018 4,045 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 2,093 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 2,055 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 2,021 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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GL12 AFA is a 2012 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GL12 AFA, 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 GL12 AFA?

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What year was GL12 AFA registered?

GL12 AFA is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is GL12 AFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 AFA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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