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R12 BEM

2003 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,717 mi
Last recorded9,717 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 BEM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 9,717 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 9,717 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 9,140 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 8,837 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 8,158 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 7,458 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 6,406 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 4,497 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 4,359 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 4,110 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 3,198 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 2,616 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 2,319 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 2,026 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 2,026 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 1,965 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 1,812 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 1,610 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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R12 BEM is a 2003 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 30,286 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 R12 BEM, 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 23 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 R12 BEM registered?

R12 BEM is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is R12 BEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 BEM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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