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RO12 MRU

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,101 mi
Last recorded53,101 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 MRU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 53,101 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 48,612 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 44,479 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 44,479 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 40,236 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 34,041 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 33,097 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 32,581 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 30,878 miles

Dampness around master cylinder reservoir cap, possibly seepage around seal.

Slight play on handle bar mounting.

Pass 19 Oct 2017 28,646 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 25,451 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 20,874 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 15,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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 MRU 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 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 RO12 MRU, 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 RO12 MRU?

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What year was RO12 MRU registered?

RO12 MRU is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is RO12 MRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 MRU 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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