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PY12 XTA

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,962 mi
Last recorded64,962 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 XTA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 64,962 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 64,077 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 63,162 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 62,716 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 61,131 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 57,399 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 57,399 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play EXCESSIVE PLAY IN SHAFT DRIVE HUB (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,007 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 40,943 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 23,551 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 10,886 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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PY12 XTA 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 PY12 XTA, 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

How do I check the history of PY12 XTA?

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What year was PY12 XTA registered?

PY12 XTA is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is PY12 XTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY12 XTA 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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