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VO12 ULD

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,176 mi
Last recorded45,176 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 ULD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 45,176 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 42,081 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 42,011 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 41,435 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 41,412 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front rh fork leaking excessively (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 39,387 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 37,447 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 35,121 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 33,197 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 27,311 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 23,702 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 19,914 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 ULD is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black 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 ULD, 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 ULD registered?

VO12 ULD is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is VO12 ULD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 ULD 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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