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HJ12 YEV

2012 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,350 mi
Last recorded26,350 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 YEV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 26,350 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 25,757 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 25,126 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 24,175 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 24,155 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 23,904 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 23,065 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 21,083 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 19,034 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 16,792 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 15,198 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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HJ12 YEV is a 2012 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 HJ12 YEV, 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 HJ12 YEV registered?

HJ12 YEV is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 14 April 2012.

Is HJ12 YEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ12 YEV shows 11 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 HJ12 YEV have outstanding finance?

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