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RV62 JYS

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,890 mi
Last recorded15,890 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 JYS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 15,890 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 15,480 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 15,410 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 15,238 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 15,216 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 15,203 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 13,893 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 13,015 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 12,481 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 11,708 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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RV62 JYS is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RV62 JYS, 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 RV62 JYS?

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What year was RV62 JYS registered?

RV62 JYS is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is RV62 JYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV62 JYS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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