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PO12 XPB

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,702 mi
Last recorded59,702 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 XPB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 59,702 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 47,637 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 39,511 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 33,067 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 28,898 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 16,503 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 12,976 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 10,784 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 8,825 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 6,635 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 6,635 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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 XPB is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PO12 XPB, 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 XPB registered?

PO12 XPB is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is PO12 XPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO12 XPB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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