CarVerify

Free Car Check

RV62 XBX

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,536 mi
Last recorded69,536 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 XBX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 69,536 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 63,114 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 57,276 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 57,276 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 49,545 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 42,409 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 42,332 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 35,453 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 28,640 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 21,069 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 16,913 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 14,384 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 11,935 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
Full BMW R Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RV62 XBX 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 84.6%.

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 XBX, 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 XBX?

You can check the full history of RV62 XBX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RV62 XBX registered?

RV62 XBX is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is RV62 XBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV62 XBX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV62 XBX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RV62 XBX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.