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RT12 BMW

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,896 mi
Last recorded30,896 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT12 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 30,896 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 28,474 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 28,474 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 22,687 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 20,205 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 17,657 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 16,351 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 15,206 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 14,918 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 13,534 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 9,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Sep 2015 8,520 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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RT12 BMW is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue 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 RT12 BMW, 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 RT12 BMW registered?

RT12 BMW is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is RT12 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RT12 BMW 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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