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RO12 MUV

2012 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,495 mi
Last recorded11,495 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 MUV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 11,495 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 11,495 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 11,113 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 10,557 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 9,601 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 8,748 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 8,748 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 7,672 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 3,927 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 3,927 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 2,298 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 2,133 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 2,133 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 2,011 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 1,891 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 MUV is a 2012 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MUV, 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 MUV registered?

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

Is RO12 MUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 MUV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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