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RJ12 ECA

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,485 mi
Last recorded54,485 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 ECA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 54,485 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 44,108 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 41,280 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 39,405 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 39,405 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 37,066 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 35,142 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 35,142 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 31,923 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 26,380 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 23,471 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 17,650 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 16,000 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 ECA is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ECA, 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 RJ12 ECA?

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What year was RJ12 ECA registered?

RJ12 ECA is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is RJ12 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ12 ECA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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