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SP12 WTW

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,521 mi
Last recorded59,521 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 59,521 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 54,948 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 51,176 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 47,357 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 43,019 miles

front brake slightly spongy

rear dampening reduced slightly

Fail 23 Mar 2022 43,019 miles

Central Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front brake slightly spongy

rear dampening reduced slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2021 36,444 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 32,386 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 25,572 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 19,571 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 14,871 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 8,168 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 4,702 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 WTW is a 2012 BMW R Series in White 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 WTW, 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 WTW?

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What year was SP12 WTW registered?

SP12 WTW is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is SP12 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 WTW 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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