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HG61 LNV

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,381 mi
Last recorded77,381 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 LNV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 77,381 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 77,381 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 64,264 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 48,685 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,671 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 33,671 miles

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2015 19,566 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 16,936 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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HG61 LNV is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG61 LNV, 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 HG61 LNV registered?

HG61 LNV is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is HG61 LNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG61 LNV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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