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GY12 VJV

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,318 mi
Last recorded18,318 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 VJV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 18,318 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 15,156 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 13,285 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 12,237 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 11,925 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 10,237 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 9,434 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 8,536 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 7,740 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 3,254 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 1,849 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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GY12 VJV is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue 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 GY12 VJV, 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 GY12 VJV registered?

GY12 VJV is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is GY12 VJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 VJV 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.

Does GY12 VJV have outstanding finance?

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