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LB12 ZJX

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,248 mi
Last recorded58,248 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 ZJX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 58,248 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 56,042 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 54,492 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 52,636 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 49,471 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 46,329 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 43,460 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 39,763 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 32,925 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 26,408 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 21,794 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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LB12 ZJX 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 LB12 ZJX, 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 LB12 ZJX registered?

LB12 ZJX is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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The MOT history for LB12 ZJX 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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