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VE12 OAP

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,379 mi
Last recorded46,379 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 OAP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 46,379 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 43,350 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 39,935 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 38,295 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 36,490 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 36,438 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 33,466 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2018 30,133 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 26,214 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 21,835 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 14,603 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 OAP is a 2012 BMW R Series in White 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 VE12 OAP, 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 VE12 OAP registered?

VE12 OAP is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is VE12 OAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 OAP 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.

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