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PE12 YFL

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,025 mi
Last recorded29,025 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 29,025 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 27,959 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 27,741 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 27,042 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 May 2022 27,042 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 26,322 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 24,286 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 23,729 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 21,357 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 16,983 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 14,455 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 YFL is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black 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 PE12 YFL, 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 PE12 YFL registered?

PE12 YFL is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is PE12 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE12 YFL 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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