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GY62 FOJ

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,237 mi
Last recorded33,237 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 FOJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2026 33,237 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 32,982 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 32,550 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 31,983 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 30,342 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 29,267 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 26,950 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 21,947 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 19,294 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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GY62 FOJ is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GY62 FOJ, 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 GY62 FOJ registered?

GY62 FOJ is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 November 2012.

Is GY62 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 FOJ shows 9 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 GY62 FOJ have outstanding finance?

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