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VO12 TWK

2012 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,620 mi
Last recorded48,620 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 TWK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 48,620 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 41,938 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 33,512 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 24,325 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 13,786 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 13,781 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 13,115 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 11,931 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 10,407 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 8,247 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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VO12 TWK is a 2012 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VO12 TWK, 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 VO12 TWK registered?

VO12 TWK is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is VO12 TWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 TWK shows 10 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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