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HG12 UGP

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,667 mi
Last recorded50,667 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 UGP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 50,667 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 49,730 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 49,713 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2024 48,568 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 47,635 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 45,179 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 42,056 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 39,048 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 35,629 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 30,000 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 30,000 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 24,682 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2016 18,738 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 12,324 miles

slight play in rear axle pivot bearings

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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HG12 UGP is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HG12 UGP, 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 HG12 UGP registered?

HG12 UGP is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 August 2012.

Is HG12 UGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG12 UGP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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