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RV12 ZXG

2012 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

15,527 mi
Last recorded15,527 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 ZXG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 15,527 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 14,797 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 13,719 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 12,969 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 12,824 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 12,757 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 12,746 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 12,412 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 12,103 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 12,103 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front fluid level high, over maximum

Pass 11 Apr 2017 12,036 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 11,645 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 10,621 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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RV12 ZXG is a 2012 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZXG, 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 ZXG?

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

What year was RV12 ZXG registered?

RV12 ZXG is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is RV12 ZXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 ZXG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV12 ZXG have outstanding finance?

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