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LC12 CDO

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,532 mi
Last recorded59,532 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 CDO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 59,532 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 55,943 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 46,764 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 41,453 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 35,962 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 35,943 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 34,692 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 31,653 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 28,412 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 23,607 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 21,093 miles

engine slow to turn over and start

service light on

Fail 7 Oct 2015 21,093 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

engine slow to turn over and start

service light on

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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LC12 CDO is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LC12 CDO, 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 LC12 CDO?

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What year was LC12 CDO registered?

LC12 CDO is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is LC12 CDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 CDO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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