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PE62 FJA

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

20,359 mi
Last recorded20,359 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 FJA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 20,359 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 17,848 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 14,373 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 9,622 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 5,893 miles

Central Rear rear tyre has temp repair plug.

Fail 13 May 2022 5,893 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low slightly low on beam tester (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear rear tyre has temp repair plug.

Pass 4 Jun 2021 5,710 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 5,589 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 5,364 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 507 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 4,540 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 3,886 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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PE62 FJA 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 PE62 FJA, 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 PE62 FJA registered?

PE62 FJA is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is PE62 FJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE62 FJA 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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