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HN12 TXJ

2012 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,759 mi
Last recorded55,759 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 TXJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 55,759 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 55,759 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 54,253 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 51,993 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 51,993 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 47,187 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 44,076 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 44,076 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 43,071 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 33,529 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 24,893 miles

Front tyre is deformed on tread

Pass 15 Jun 2017 16,218 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 8,352 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 6,928 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 TXJ is a 2012 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TXJ, 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 HN12 TXJ registered?

HN12 TXJ is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 June 2012.

Is HN12 TXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN12 TXJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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