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RO62 KYE

2012 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,647 mi
Last recorded62,647 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 KYE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 62,647 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 62,490 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 61,063 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 57,574 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 54,801 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 50,729 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 48,154 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 40,134 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 40,134 miles

Central Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 33,765 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 27,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 21,766 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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RO62 KYE is a 2012 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RO62 KYE, 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 RO62 KYE registered?

RO62 KYE is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is RO62 KYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 KYE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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