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MF12 VPW

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,537 mi
Last recorded28,537 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 VPW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 28,537 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 28,437 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 28,322 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 27,463 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 26,813 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 25,637 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 25,637 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 23,166 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 20,610 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 20,061 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 18,600 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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MF12 VPW is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue 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 MF12 VPW, 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 MF12 VPW registered?

MF12 VPW is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is MF12 VPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 VPW 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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