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LG12 JMO

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,022 mi
Last recorded79,022 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 79,022 miles

Forks slightly corroded Dust seals perished/corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front swingarm gaiter perished

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

Rear axle gaiter perished

Pass 2 Aug 2024 73,597 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 68,660 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 67,680 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 60,545 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 57,601 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 57,601 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 53,794 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 51,894 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 44,879 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 May 2016 25,895 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 9,657 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 JMO 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 JMO, 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.

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What year was LG12 JMO registered?

LG12 JMO is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is LG12 JMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 JMO 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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