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LL12 PKE

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,220 mi
Last recorded53,220 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 PKE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 53,220 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 53,219 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 51,073 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 45,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit N/S inner pad on limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 12 May 2023 45,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit N/S inner pad on limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 39,482 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 36,240 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 30,706 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 23,840 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 21,862 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 20,199 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 16,089 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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LL12 PKE 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 LL12 PKE, 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 LL12 PKE registered?

LL12 PKE is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is LL12 PKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL12 PKE 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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