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SF61 OMS

2012 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,802 mi
Last recorded20,802 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF61 OMS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 20,802 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 19,691 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 18,898 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 13,728 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort more than slight , not yet excessive BUT is nearing this (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess 1 spoke has rippled rim slightly - monitor this (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose 15 spokes have lost preload - not excessively loose but not at correct tension - BMW recommend replacement wheel or specialist repair above 7 spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner looks to be oil leak from crown wheel bearing area behind wheel - may have run down from outer oil seal - monitor

Offside Rear Outer oil leak from outer axle oil seal

Offside oil leak from right rocker cover area

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play and knock from paralever bearings - not yet excessive BUT nearing this point (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 12,643 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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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SF61 OMS is a 2012 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 SF61 OMS, 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.

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What year was SF61 OMS registered?

SF61 OMS is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is SF61 OMS safe to buy?

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