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PO12 XOU

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,800 mi
Last recorded36,800 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 XOU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2026 36,800 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 34,242 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 32,367 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 28,569 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 27,091 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 26,016 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 22,673 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 19,797 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 17,803 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 15,920 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 13,942 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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PO12 XOU is a 2012 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 PO12 XOU, 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 PO12 XOU registered?

PO12 XOU is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is PO12 XOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO12 XOU shows 11 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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