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MJ61 RVK

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,559 mi
Last recorded19,559 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 RVK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 19,559 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 18,680 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 17,778 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 17,243 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 16,441 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 14,615 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 12,439 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 8,215 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 6,224 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 6,224 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

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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MJ61 RVK is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MJ61 RVK, 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 MJ61 RVK?

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What year was MJ61 RVK registered?

MJ61 RVK is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is MJ61 RVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ61 RVK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MJ61 RVK have outstanding finance?

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