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HY62 LZU

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,698 mi
Last recorded101,698 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 LZU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2025 101,698 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 89,701 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement small play in swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 89,020 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON the limit at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 85,359 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 73,175 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 71,644 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 59,531 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 41,416 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 23,808 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 7,795 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 7,708 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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HY62 LZU is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 HY62 LZU, 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 HY62 LZU registered?

HY62 LZU is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is HY62 LZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 LZU shows 11 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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