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KY62 VLV

2012 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,094 mi
Last recorded22,094 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 VLV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2025 22,094 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 21,576 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 21,064 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 20,223 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 18,572 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 16,791 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 16,228 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 14,546 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 13,805 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 11,216 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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KY62 VLV is a 2012 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KY62 VLV, 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 KY62 VLV registered?

KY62 VLV is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is KY62 VLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY62 VLV shows 10 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 KY62 VLV have outstanding finance?

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