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LT62 ZFR

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,817 mi
Last recorded25,817 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT62 ZFR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 25,817 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 24,719 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 23,442 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 19,958 miles

Rear Lower Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 19,942 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 17,316 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 17,193 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 17,193 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 16,058 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 16,051 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 15,631 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 15,193 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 12,116 miles

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

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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LT62 ZFR is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LT62 ZFR, 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 LT62 ZFR registered?

LT62 ZFR is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is LT62 ZFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT62 ZFR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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