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SP12 WTV

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,196 mi
Last recorded45,196 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 45,196 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 44,237 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 44,229 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 42,524 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 40,554 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 38,563 miles

Nearside Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 34,526 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 33,521 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 24,035 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 21,281 miles

Centre Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 14,192 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 WTV is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WTV, 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 WTV?

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What year was SP12 WTV registered?

SP12 WTV is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is SP12 WTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 WTV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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