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M555 SOU

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,986 mi
Last recorded31,986 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 SOU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 31,986 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 31,189 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 28,790 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 27,241 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 27,224 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm worn and splitting (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Nov 2018 23,186 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 17,939 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 14,519 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 10,948 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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M555 SOU is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M555 SOU, 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 M555 SOU registered?

M555 SOU is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is M555 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M555 SOU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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