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HV12 FHG

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,070 mi
Last recorded14,070 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 FHG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 14,070 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 14,070 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2025 12,965 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 12,434 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 11,988 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 10,725 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 9,786 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 7,636 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 5,508 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 3,001 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 1,419 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 1,413 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 1,268 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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HV12 FHG is a 2012 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HV12 FHG, 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

How do I check the history of HV12 FHG?

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What year was HV12 FHG registered?

HV12 FHG is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is HV12 FHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 FHG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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