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KM12 FVV

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,600 mi
Last recorded57,600 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 FVV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 57,600 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 53,130 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 44,163 miles

Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 44,092 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shaft housing pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Frame has slight corrosion

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

Front suspension ball joint boot perished

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 36,853 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 30,921 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 24,667 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 14,490 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 13,488 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 11,324 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 8,940 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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KM12 FVV is a 2012 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KM12 FVV, 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 KM12 FVV registered?

KM12 FVV is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is KM12 FVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM12 FVV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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