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RV62 XER

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,227 mi
Last recorded60,227 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 XER
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 60,227 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 58,896 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 57,593 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 57,593 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 57,268 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 56,731 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 56,265 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 54,412 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 47,380 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 40,393 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired crack in glass (1.2.3a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,615 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 25,260 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 XER is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XER, 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 XER?

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

What year was RV62 XER registered?

RV62 XER is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is RV62 XER safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV62 XER shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV62 XER have outstanding finance?

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