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ML62 LUZ

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

5,761 mi
Last recorded5,761 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 LUZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 5,761 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 5,719 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 5,719 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 5,026 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 4,546 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 4,251 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 4,012 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 3,540 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 985 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 889 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 785 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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ML62 LUZ is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black 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 ML62 LUZ, 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 ML62 LUZ registered?

ML62 LUZ is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is ML62 LUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 LUZ 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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