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WF62 JOH

2012 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,431 mi
Last recorded15,431 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 JOH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2026 15,431 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 15,412 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 15,390 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 15,370 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 15,309 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 12,632 miles

Front Tyre 6 years old

Rear Tyre 5 years old

Pass 14 Apr 2018 12,546 miles

Front Front Tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Apr 2017 10,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 8,498 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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WF62 JOH is a 2012 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WF62 JOH, 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 WF62 JOH registered?

WF62 JOH is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is WF62 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF62 JOH shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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