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VA12 GYG

2012 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,207 mi
Last recorded28,207 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 GYG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2026 28,207 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 22,850 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 17,499 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 11,660 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 11,318 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 10,859 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 10,478 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 8,996 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 7,557 miles

Service light on

Pass 19 Aug 2016 5,467 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 100,408 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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VA12 GYG is a 2012 BMW R Series in Grey 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 VA12 GYG, 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 VA12 GYG?

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What year was VA12 GYG registered?

VA12 GYG is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 August 2012.

Is VA12 GYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA12 GYG 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.

Does VA12 GYG have outstanding finance?

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