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VE12 XTS

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,468 mi
Last recorded54,468 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 XTS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 54,468 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 53,793 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 49,811 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 40,428 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 26,252 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 25,815 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 24,131 miles

Front tyre profile slightly worn

Fail 13 Jun 2017 24,131 miles

Front tyre profile slightly worn

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 22,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 16,710 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 XTS is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XTS, 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 XTS?

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What year was VE12 XTS registered?

VE12 XTS is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 July 2012.

Is VE12 XTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 XTS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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