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GY12 VKG

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,858 mi
Last recorded45,858 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 VKG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 45,858 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 44,568 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 42,608 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 40,516 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 37,931 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 37,931 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 36,311 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 33,359 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 30,216 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Jun 2017 23,449 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 20,569 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 16,400 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 VKG is a 2012 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc 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 GY12 VKG, 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 VKG registered?

GY12 VKG is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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The MOT history for GY12 VKG 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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