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WG12 XLR

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,344 mi
Last recorded48,344 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 XLR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 48,344 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 46,211 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 43,678 miles

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket Silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 41,093 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 39,726 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 38,014 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 30,883 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 27,663 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 27,663 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 23,289 miles

Central Front Fuel Cap "locking" loose within outer housing , cap still sealing.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 18,359 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 13,139 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 XLR is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XLR, 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 WG12 XLR registered?

WG12 XLR is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 August 2012.

Is WG12 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 XLR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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