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ST62 BRF

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,283 mi
Last recorded67,283 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 BRF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 67,283 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2026 67,283 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 64,013 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 60,077 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 55,732 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 51,320 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 46,203 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 41,605 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 37,676 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 32,338 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 26,447 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Sep 2016 21,381 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 15,339 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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ST62 BRF is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue 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 ST62 BRF, 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 ST62 BRF?

You can check the full history of ST62 BRF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ST62 BRF registered?

ST62 BRF is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is ST62 BRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST62 BRF 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.

Does ST62 BRF have outstanding finance?

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