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GS12 SJS

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,424 mi
Last recorded16,424 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS12 SJS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 16,424 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 14,736 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 14,230 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 13,144 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 12,565 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 12,087 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre currently 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 11,711 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 10,607 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 10,311 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 8,963 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 7,428 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 7,428 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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GS12 SJS is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,200cc 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 GS12 SJS, 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 GS12 SJS registered?

GS12 SJS is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is GS12 SJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GS12 SJS 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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