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WJ12 BZK

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,331 mi
Last recorded30,331 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 BZK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 30,331 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 28,732 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 26,374 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 25,711 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 24,216 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 23,392 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 18,778 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 17,434 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 17,434 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 15,934 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 15,934 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Front shock ; Severe oil leak , no damping evident. (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 14,671 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 14,649 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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WJ12 BZK 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 WJ12 BZK, 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 WJ12 BZK registered?

WJ12 BZK is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ12 BZK 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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