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RV12 ZZX

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,320 mi
Last recorded16,320 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 ZZX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 16,320 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 16,188 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 16,131 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 15,588 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 15,461 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 15,032 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 14,789 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 14,789 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 12,685 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 10,466 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 7,629 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 7,430 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 6,888 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 ZZX is a 2012 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 RV12 ZZX, 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 ZZX?

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What year was RV12 ZZX registered?

RV12 ZZX is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is RV12 ZZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 ZZX shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV12 ZZX have outstanding finance?

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