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SP62 YLM

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,119 mi
Last recorded51,119 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 YLM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 51,119 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 50,070 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 48,735 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 48,732 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2023 45,729 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 44,945 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 37,479 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 37,479 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 27,359 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 23,238 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 22,241 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 18,814 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 18,812 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 15,449 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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SP62 YLM is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SP62 YLM, 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.

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What year was SP62 YLM registered?

SP62 YLM is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is SP62 YLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP62 YLM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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