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HJ62 HXY

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,623 mi
Last recorded52,623 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 HXY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 52,623 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 51,725 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 49,166 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 49,164 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 45,684 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 39,726 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 35,016 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 34,458 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 33,501 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 31,927 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 26,939 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 19,139 miles

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

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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HJ62 HXY is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black 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 HJ62 HXY, 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 HJ62 HXY registered?

HJ62 HXY is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for HJ62 HXY 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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