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SM12 DTK

2012 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,711 mi
Last recorded74,711 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 DTK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 74,711 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 74,679 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2025 70,477 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 65,880 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 62,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 58,622 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 58,580 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 52,161 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 47,720 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 44,478 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 36,216 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 29,128 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 21,574 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 16,179 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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SM12 DTK is a 2012 BMW R Series in Silver 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 SM12 DTK, 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 SM12 DTK registered?

SM12 DTK is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is SM12 DTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 DTK 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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