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HN12 BVV

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1190cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,979 mi
Last recorded52,979 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 BVV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,190cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 52,979 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 51,615 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 50,838 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 49,951 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 49,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 47,518 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 42,088 miles

Rear brake disk worn

Pass 3 Oct 2017 35,568 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 22,788 miles

Front Tyre worn

Pass 11 Apr 2015 15,069 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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HN12 BVV is a 2012 BMW R Series in White with a 1,190cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HN12 BVV, 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 HN12 BVV registered?

HN12 BVV is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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