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RJ61 CHZ

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,976 mi
Last recorded50,976 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 50,976 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 49,943 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 48,798 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 47,227 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 46,034 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 44,432 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 40,183 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 40,183 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 35,452 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 30,631 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 27,023 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 22,036 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 16,205 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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RJ61 CHZ is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black 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 RJ61 CHZ, 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 RJ61 CHZ?

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What year was RJ61 CHZ registered?

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

Is RJ61 CHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ61 CHZ 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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