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SP12 FBG

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,165 mi
Last recorded57,165 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 FBG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 57,165 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 57,144 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 53,381 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 45,659 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 37,670 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 27,516 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 27,142 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 26,251 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 25,116 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 23,543 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 22,243 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 16,273 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 16,271 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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SP12 FBG is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black 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 SP12 FBG, 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 SP12 FBG?

You can check the full history of SP12 FBG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SP12 FBG registered?

SP12 FBG is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is SP12 FBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 FBG 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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