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HJ12 YEY

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,824 mi
Last recorded20,824 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 YEY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 20,824 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 20,604 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 20,468 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 16,552 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 14,500 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 13,380 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 12,140 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre slightly mis-shaped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 12,118 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 9,381 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 6,539 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 6,441 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 6,243 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 5,147 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 5,002 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 YEY 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 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 YEY, 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 HJ12 YEY registered?

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

Is HJ12 YEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ12 YEY shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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