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VE12 BZC

2012 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,784 mi
Last recorded14,784 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 BZC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 14,784 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 12,858 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 11,356 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 9,906 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 7,898 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 7,898 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 6,897 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 May 2016 5,973 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 3,927 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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VE12 BZC is a 2012 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VE12 BZC, 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 VE12 BZC?

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What year was VE12 BZC registered?

VE12 BZC is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 June 2012.

Is VE12 BZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 BZC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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