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RJ61 CEN

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,269 mi
Last recorded16,269 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 CEN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 16,269 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 16,269 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 16,265 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 16,201 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 15,523 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 14,206 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 12,515 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp slightly discoloured light blue colour on full beem (1.2.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

clutch leaver insecure

object loose under engine

vin sticker missing

Fail 26 Mar 2016 12,515 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp slightly discoloured light blue colour on full beem (1.2.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

clutch leaver insecure

object loose under engine

vin sticker missing

Pass 24 Mar 2015 10,400 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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RJ61 CEN is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RJ61 CEN, 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 RJ61 CEN registered?

RJ61 CEN is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is RJ61 CEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ61 CEN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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