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GS12 JAM

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,825 mi
Last recorded26,825 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS12 JAM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 26,825 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 24,805 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 22,312 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 22,018 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 21,483 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 19,889 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 15,046 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 13,415 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 6,099 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 5,021 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 4,117 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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GS12 JAM is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 GS12 JAM, 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 GS12 JAM registered?

GS12 JAM is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is GS12 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GS12 JAM shows 11 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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