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N500 CTW

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,058 mi
Last recorded25,058 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 CTW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 25,058 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 20,300 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 19,042 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 14,226 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 9,023 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 8,175 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 7,239 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 6,599 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 5,878 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 5,066 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 4,396 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 3,321 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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N500 CTW is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N500 CTW, 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 N500 CTW?

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What year was N500 CTW registered?

N500 CTW is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is N500 CTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 CTW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N500 CTW have outstanding finance?

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