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NA12 TFE

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,092 mi
Last recorded31,092 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 TFE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 31,092 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 30,604 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 29,789 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 29,789 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 28,693 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 27,294 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 27,027 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 25,059 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 23,450 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 21,369 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 17,663 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 17,644 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 14,936 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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NA12 TFE is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NA12 TFE, 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 NA12 TFE registered?

NA12 TFE is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is NA12 TFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA12 TFE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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