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SK62 XMX

2012 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,044 mi
Last recorded51,044 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK62 XMX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 51,044 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 47,045 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 42,914 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 42,345 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 42,323 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 42,318 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 42,314 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 40,596 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 30,184 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 30,184 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 21,223 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 19,552 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 18,296 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 13,525 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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SK62 XMX is a 2012 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SK62 XMX, 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 SK62 XMX?

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What year was SK62 XMX registered?

SK62 XMX is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is SK62 XMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK62 XMX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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