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RK12 OGP

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

35,615 mi
Last recorded35,615 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 OGP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 35,615 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 33,854 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 33,854 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern from led fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2021 30,501 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 30,501 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2020 28,214 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 23,920 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 19,440 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 15,394 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 15,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick both sides (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2016 8,219 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 6,578 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 6,578 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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RK12 OGP 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 69.2%.

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 RK12 OGP, 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 RK12 OGP registered?

RK12 OGP is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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