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RV12 ZXB

2012 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,341 mi
Last recorded18,341 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW F Series15,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 ZXB
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 18,341 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 18,341 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 15,776 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 12,175 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 10,023 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 8,552 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 8,552 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 7,110 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 5,752 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 5,161 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 4,530 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 3,623 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 2,696 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 1,884 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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RV12 ZXB is a 2012 BMW F Series in Silver with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 15,032 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV12 ZXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this BMW F Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV12 ZXB?

You can check the full history of RV12 ZXB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RV12 ZXB registered?

RV12 ZXB is a 2012 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is RV12 ZXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 ZXB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV12 ZXB have outstanding finance?

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