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PE12 CWU

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,665 mi
Last recorded45,665 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 CWU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 45,665 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 44,480 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 43,524 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 42,752 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 41,215 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 39,821 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 39,109 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 39,109 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 38,173 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 36,603 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 34,812 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 32,096 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 29,600 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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PE12 CWU is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PE12 CWU, 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 PE12 CWU?

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What year was PE12 CWU registered?

PE12 CWU is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is PE12 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE12 CWU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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