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VE12 OAW

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,903 mi
Last recorded30,903 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 30,903 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 29,024 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 28,591 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 27,345 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 25,658 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 23,545 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 22,312 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 20,154 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 18,578 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 15,491 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 12,988 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 10,101 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 OAW is a 2012 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OAW, 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 OAW registered?

VE12 OAW is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is VE12 OAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 OAW shows 12 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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