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MA62 XFC

2012 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,112 mi
Last recorded17,112 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 XFC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 17,112 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 16,770 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 16,651 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 16,199 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 15,741 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 14,354 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 13,333 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 13,312 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 11,802 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 9,441 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 6,185 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 XFC is a 2012 BMW R Series in Red 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 XFC, 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 XFC?

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What year was MA62 XFC registered?

MA62 XFC is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is MA62 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA62 XFC 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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