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VN12 LGF

2012 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,200 mi
Last recorded21,200 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 LGF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 21,200 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 21,019 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 20,675 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 17,064 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 17,025 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 16,727 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 16,725 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 12,756 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 8,647 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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VN12 LGF is a 2012 BMW R Series in Red 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 VN12 LGF, 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 VN12 LGF?

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What year was VN12 LGF registered?

VN12 LGF is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is VN12 LGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN12 LGF 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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