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RV12 ZTN

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,646 mi
Last recorded60,646 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 ZTN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 60,646 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 59,900 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 59,894 miles

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

nearside dipped beam headlamp inoperative.

Pass 9 Feb 2023 57,380 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 55,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 51,118 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 42,776 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 35,863 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 25,248 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 14,439 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 14,439 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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RV12 ZTN is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RV12 ZTN, 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

How do I check the history of RV12 ZTN?

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What year was RV12 ZTN registered?

RV12 ZTN is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is RV12 ZTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 ZTN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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