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RO61 KFG

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,951 mi
Last recorded27,951 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO61 KFG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 27,951 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 27,913 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 26,786 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 23,808 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 22,492 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 19,815 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 19,761 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 17,185 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 14,531 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 13,571 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 13,571 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 10,846 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 10,746 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 9,310 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 6,996 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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RO61 KFG is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black 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 RO61 KFG, 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 RO61 KFG registered?

RO61 KFG is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is RO61 KFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO61 KFG 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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