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MT12 FXE

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,455 mi
Last recorded36,455 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 FXE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 36,455 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 35,757 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 35,472 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 34,500 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 32,112 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 26,554 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 25,075 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 20,723 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 16,450 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 16,224 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2015 13,136 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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MT12 FXE 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 MT12 FXE, 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 MT12 FXE?

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What year was MT12 FXE registered?

MT12 FXE is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is MT12 FXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT12 FXE 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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