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PJ12 TBV

2012 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,702 mi
Last recorded38,702 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 TBV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 38,702 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 38,689 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 35,157 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 34,180 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 33,002 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 32,441 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 30,704 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 30,665 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 30,314 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 28,150 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 21,039 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2016 16,938 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 15,245 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 TBV is a 2012 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TBV, 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 TBV registered?

PJ12 TBV is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is PJ12 TBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ12 TBV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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