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GY12 VKC

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,763 mi
Last recorded23,763 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 VKC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2026 23,763 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 21,343 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 20,917 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 20,559 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 20,069 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 19,863 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 18,393 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 16,850 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 13,510 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 9,843 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 7,654 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 VKC 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 GY12 VKC, 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 VKC registered?

GY12 VKC is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is GY12 VKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 VKC 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 VKC have outstanding finance?

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