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SK12 USY

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,533 mi
Last recorded50,533 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 USY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2025 50,533 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 47,047 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 46,597 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 42,512 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 40,734 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 40,160 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Mar 2019 36,460 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 31,856 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 26,998 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 22,823 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 17,867 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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SK12 USY is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SK12 USY, 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

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What year was SK12 USY registered?

SK12 USY is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is SK12 USY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK12 USY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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