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PE12 YFM

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

151,611 mi
Last recorded151,611 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 151,611 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 147,574 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 138,057 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 131,288 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 124,264 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 124,264 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 114,966 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 103,019 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 93,198 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 86,785 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 76,916 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 52,577 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 YFM is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YFM, 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 YFM registered?

PE12 YFM is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is PE12 YFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE12 YFM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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