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ND12 XBY

2012 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,426 mi
Last recorded75,426 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND12 XBY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 75,426 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2025 75,426 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 74,061 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 73,722 miles

Horn control insecure switch (7.7 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 73,668 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 71,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 64,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 56,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 46,416 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 36,771 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 23,802 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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ND12 XBY is a 2012 BMW R Series in Grey 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 ND12 XBY, 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 ND12 XBY registered?

ND12 XBY is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is ND12 XBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND12 XBY 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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