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WF12 BKA

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,495 mi
Last recorded45,495 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 BKA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 45,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 45,490 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 41,735 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 17,179 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 12,722 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 9,991 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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WF12 BKA is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WF12 BKA, 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 WF12 BKA registered?

WF12 BKA is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WF12 BKA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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