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WJ12 ZKN

2012 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,252 mi
Last recorded48,252 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 ZKN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 48,252 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 47,967 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 47,382 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 45,808 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 43,364 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 35,949 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 29,143 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

side stand bush worn

slight oil leak between engine and gearbox

Fail 30 May 2018 29,143 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

side stand bush worn

slight oil leak between engine and gearbox

Pass 7 Jun 2017 21,534 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 19,694 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 19,694 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 14,822 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 14,749 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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 ZKN is a 2012 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZKN, 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 ZKN registered?

WJ12 ZKN is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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