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RT12 OSE

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,126 mi
Last recorded35,126 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 35,126 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 22,648 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 9,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 2,857 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 7,855 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 2,730 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 2,861 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 2,544 miles

Rear Rear Tyre Has Been Plugged To Repair A Puncture

Pass 25 Jun 2016 2,293 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 2,100 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 OSE is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OSE, 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 OSE registered?

RT12 OSE is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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