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RO12 MGX

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,884 mi
Last recorded24,884 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 MGX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 24,884 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 16,326 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 16,135 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 16,115 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 14,828 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 13,474 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 13,474 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 7,841 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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RO12 MGX is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RO12 MGX, 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 RO12 MGX registered?

RO12 MGX is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is RO12 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 MGX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO12 MGX have outstanding finance?

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