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PJ12 FLK

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

14,618 mi
Last recorded14,618 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 FLK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 14,618 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 14,421 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 14,227 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 10,194 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 9,685 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 9,663 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 9,641 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 9,464 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 9,188 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 8,880 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 8,880 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 8,703 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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PJ12 FLK 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 PJ12 FLK, 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 PJ12 FLK registered?

PJ12 FLK is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is PJ12 FLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ12 FLK 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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