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SY12 OZW

2012 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

8,832 mi
Last recorded8,832 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 OZW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 8,832 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 8,469 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 8,384 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 7,899 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 7,899 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 7,329 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 7,329 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 7,132 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 6,760 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 6,110 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 5,181 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 3,776 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 3,736 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 2,469 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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SY12 OZW is a 2012 BMW R Series in Red 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 SY12 OZW, 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

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What year was SY12 OZW registered?

SY12 OZW is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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The MOT history for SY12 OZW 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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