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LG12 HZN

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,863 mi
Last recorded18,863 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 HZN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 18,863 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 18,701 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 18,654 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 17,964 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 17,641 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split / damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 17,479 miles

Front manual flick switch for headlight aim sticking

Fail 11 Sep 2020 17,479 miles

Front manual flick switch for headlight aim sticking

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 16,824 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 16,057 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 14,007 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 12,222 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 11,766 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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LG12 HZN 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 91.7%.

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 LG12 HZN, 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 LG12 HZN?

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What year was LG12 HZN registered?

LG12 HZN is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for LG12 HZN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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