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L6 JBY

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,486 mi
Last recorded34,486 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 JBY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2026 34,486 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 31,658 miles

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

brake control 1 travel

Pass 4 Jul 2024 29,615 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 27,766 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 25,524 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 25,378 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 24,989 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 24,378 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 23,489 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 20,167 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 17,741 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 17,690 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 13,919 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 May 2014 11,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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L6 JBY is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 L6 JBY, 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 L6 JBY registered?

L6 JBY is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is L6 JBY safe to buy?

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