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HF12 GTY

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,672 mi
Last recorded67,672 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF12 GTY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 67,672 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 65,012 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 63,343 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 60,568 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer connection (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 60,568 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer connection (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 55,767 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 52,508 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 49,552 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 47,118 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 40,898 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,034 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,507 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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HF12 GTY 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 HF12 GTY, 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.

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What year was HF12 GTY registered?

HF12 GTY is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is HF12 GTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF12 GTY 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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