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R12 VGC

2016 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,408 mi
Last recorded22,408 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW R Series15,065 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 VGC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 22,408 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 21,628 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 18,911 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 18,911 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 16,305 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 14,522 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 9,612 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 7,115 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 5,416 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 4,796 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 3,530 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 VGC is a 2016 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2016 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.3% with a typical mileage of 15,065 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 VGC, 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 10 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 VGC registered?

R12 VGC is a 2016 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 September 2016.

Is R12 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 VGC 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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