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KN62 XPA

2012 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,920 mi
Last recorded35,920 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 XPA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 35,920 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 34,827 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 34,554 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 33,579 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 32,244 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 29,699 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 26,952 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 25,466 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 20,735 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 16,136 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 11,131 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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KN62 XPA is a 2012 BMW R Series in Red 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 KN62 XPA, 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 KN62 XPA?

You can check the full history of KN62 XPA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KN62 XPA registered?

KN62 XPA is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is KN62 XPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN62 XPA 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.

Does KN62 XPA have outstanding finance?

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