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WF12 BKE

2012 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,534 mi
Last recorded53,534 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 BKE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 53,534 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 48,289 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 41,983 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 41,936 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated Front brake fluid contaminated and crystalised in reservoir (1.8 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 35,317 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 29,952 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 24,035 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 18,424 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 18,424 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Jul 2016 13,880 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 9,597 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 7,140 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 BKE is a 2012 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BKE, 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 BKE registered?

WF12 BKE is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is WF12 BKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF12 BKE shows 12 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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