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RJ12 ECY

2012 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,953 mi
Last recorded45,953 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW F Series15,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 ECY
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 45,953 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 45,326 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 45,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 43,525 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 39,604 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 39,589 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 35,583 miles

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

Nearside Indicator switch faulty

Fail 6 Aug 2019 35,583 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Centre stand insecure

Pass 12 May 2018 34,175 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 31,503 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 31,503 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 28,136 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

number plate damaged(not likely to be misread)

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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RJ12 ECY is a 2012 BMW F Series in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 15,032 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ12 ECY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this BMW F Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ12 ECY registered?

RJ12 ECY is a 2012 BMW F Series, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is RJ12 ECY safe to buy?

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