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WG12 SDZ

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,603 mi
Last recorded35,603 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 SDZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 35,603 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 34,445 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 34,444 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Limit, Slight Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Small Cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 34,181 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 32,981 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 30,211 miles

Nearside Oil leak from the centre of the engine.

Fail 31 Aug 2021 30,210 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose 2 (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Oil leak from the centre of the engine.

Pass 18 Jun 2020 27,361 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 26,404 miles

n/s front pad pin clip missing

Pass 4 Aug 2018 24,254 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 17,339 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 11,156 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 4,385 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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WG12 SDZ is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WG12 SDZ, 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 WG12 SDZ registered?

WG12 SDZ is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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The MOT history for WG12 SDZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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