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SM12 DVL

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

11,915 mi
Last recorded11,915 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 DVL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 11,915 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 11,450 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 11,018 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 10,681 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 9,801 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 9,468 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 8,430 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 7,911 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 7,201 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 5,896 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 5,896 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 4,641 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 3,559 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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SM12 DVL is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DVL, 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 SM12 DVL registered?

SM12 DVL is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is SM12 DVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 DVL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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