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SM12 TXN

2012 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

79,579 mi
Last recorded79,579 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 TXN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 79,579 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 76,917 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 74,226 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 66,663 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 58,253 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 44,528 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 44,528 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 41,844 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 38,380 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 33,961 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 28,281 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 22,196 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 14,380 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 10,494 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 7,493 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 TXN is a 2012 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 TXN, 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 SM12 TXN?

You can check the full history of SM12 TXN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SM12 TXN registered?

SM12 TXN is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is SM12 TXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 TXN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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