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R12 RNB

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,274 mi
Last recorded24,274 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 RNB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 24,274 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 23,317 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 22,170 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 20,051 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 16,847 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 16,296 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 15,961 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 14,495 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 11,803 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 7,548 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 7,174 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 RNB 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 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 R12 RNB, 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 R12 RNB registered?

R12 RNB is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is R12 RNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 RNB 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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