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WG12 XLS

2012 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,071 mi
Last recorded39,071 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 XLS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 39,071 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 31,083 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 31,081 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 23,501 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 17,874 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 10,416 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 8,846 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 8,435 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 8,372 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 8,314 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 8,145 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 8,145 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2015 6,421 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 XLS is a 2012 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,200cc 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 XLS, 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 XLS registered?

WG12 XLS is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is WG12 XLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 XLS 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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