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VO12 WOU

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,271 mi
Last recorded42,271 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 WOU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 42,271 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 42,213 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 42,198 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 42,070 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 42,026 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 41,655 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 39,473 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 37,388 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 30,078 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 23,153 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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 WOU is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue 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 WOU, 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 WOU registered?

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

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