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RJ12 EBZ

2012 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,671 mi
Last recorded25,671 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 EBZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 25,671 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 25,671 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 22,853 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre worn close to the limit in centre section (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 21,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front brake pads worn close to the limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front brake pads worn close to the limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear brake pads worn close to the limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 21,543 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp aim too low - PRS - adjust & retest (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front brake pads worn close to the limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front brake pads worn close to the limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear brake pads worn close to the limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 18,941 miles

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

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 18,477 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 17,684 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 16,885 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 14,486 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 12,903 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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RJ12 EBZ is a 2012 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RJ12 EBZ, 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 RJ12 EBZ registered?

RJ12 EBZ is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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