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PY12 XKM

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,758 mi
Last recorded120,758 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 XKM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 120,758 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 109,359 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 100,630 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 100,536 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 87,932 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 73,552 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 56,852 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 42,281 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 42,281 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2016 40,336 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 36,185 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 36,185 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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PY12 XKM is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PY12 XKM, 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.

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What year was PY12 XKM registered?

PY12 XKM is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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