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VO12 ULC

2012 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,875 mi
Last recorded47,875 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 47,875 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 47,585 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 47,585 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 47,447 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 43,518 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 38,847 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 35,416 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 32,043 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 28,007 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 19,489 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 12,312 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 11,687 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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 ULC is a 2012 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VO12 ULC, 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.

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What year was VO12 ULC registered?

VO12 ULC is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 July 2012.

Is VO12 ULC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 ULC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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