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RO12 MKA

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,816 mi
Last recorded26,816 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 26,816 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 25,346 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 23,689 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 21,320 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 19,245 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 18,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs floating shims worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake failure on dash display

Pass 28 Mar 2019 16,867 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 14,792 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 13,331 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 10,268 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 10,268 miles

Front 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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RO12 MKA is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MKA, 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 MKA registered?

RO12 MKA is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is RO12 MKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 MKA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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