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PE12 NFM

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,489 mi
Last recorded31,489 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 NFM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 31,489 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 31,369 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 31,114 miles

Cut in rear tyre but no cord showing

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 30,416 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 29,169 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 28,963 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 24,450 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 20,669 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 20,669 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 17,868 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 14,368 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 9,733 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 6,507 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 NFM 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 PE12 NFM, 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 PE12 NFM registered?

PE12 NFM is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is PE12 NFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE12 NFM 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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