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RJ12 ECN

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,653 mi
Last recorded22,653 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 ECN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 22,653 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 21,859 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 20,648 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 17,019 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 13,739 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 13,675 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 13,637 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 10,704 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 10,290 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 10,290 miles

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2016 9,943 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 ECN 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 90.9%.

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 ECN, 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 RJ12 ECN registered?

RJ12 ECN is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is RJ12 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ12 ECN 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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