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SP12 VUW

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

9,959 mi
Last recorded9,959 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 VUW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 9,959 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 9,605 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 8,636 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 8,616 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 8,420 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 8,137 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 8,090 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 7,287 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 6,449 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 5,481 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 5,472 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 4,328 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 4,153 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 4,010 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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SP12 VUW is a 2012 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VUW, 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 VUW?

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What year was SP12 VUW registered?

SP12 VUW is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is SP12 VUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 VUW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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