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PK12 ZHL

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,433 mi
Last recorded25,433 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 ZHL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 25,433 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 23,919 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 21,885 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 19,220 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 19,133 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 13,649 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 10,078 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 8,353 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 7,421 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 6,285 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 2,568 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 1,944 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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PK12 ZHL is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PK12 ZHL, 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 PK12 ZHL registered?

PK12 ZHL is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 July 2012.

Is PK12 ZHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK12 ZHL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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