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RO12 MPY

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,586 mi
Last recorded35,586 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 35,586 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 32,948 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 28,746 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 25,430 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 24,004 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 21,339 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 20,388 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 18,589 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 17,192 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 15,769 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 8,741 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 MPY 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MPY, 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 RO12 MPY registered?

RO12 MPY is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 April 2012.

Is RO12 MPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 MPY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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