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OV12 VYA

2012 BMW G Series

White Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,480 mi
Last recorded13,480 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW G Series12,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 VYA
MakeBMW
ModelG Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 13,480 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 13,480 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 12,968 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 12,579 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 12,568 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2018 10,984 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 10,924 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 May 2016 10,924 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2015 8,768 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the BMW G Series?

Based on 9,521 MOT tests across 1,081 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
841
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,081
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 18
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OV12 VYA is a 2012 BMW G Series in White with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW G Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 12,091 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 G Series fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV12 VYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW G Series typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this BMW G Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV12 VYA registered?

OV12 VYA is a 2012 BMW G Series, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is OV12 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 VYA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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