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MA62 XEW

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,571 mi
Last recorded20,571 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 XEW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 20,571 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 19,689 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 19,058 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 17,435 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 14,897 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 13,450 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 12,754 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 11,709 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 10,657 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 10,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Aug 2015 6,821 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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MA62 XEW is a 2012 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MA62 XEW, 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 MA62 XEW?

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What year was MA62 XEW registered?

MA62 XEW is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is MA62 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA62 XEW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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