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WJ12 XWG

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,646 mi
Last recorded31,646 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 XWG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2025 31,646 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 30,122 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 28,099 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 26,925 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 26,063 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 25,105 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 23,942 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 21,756 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inside pad (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 May 2015 14,088 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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 XWG is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue 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 WJ12 XWG, 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 WJ12 XWG registered?

WJ12 XWG is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is WJ12 XWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ12 XWG 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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