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WL12 PPU

2012 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,346 mi
Last recorded56,346 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 PPU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 56,346 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 54,006 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 53,506 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly loose silencer on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 52,420 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 52,176 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 50,492 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 47,971 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 40,235 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 May 2018 40,121 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 33,954 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 26,095 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 26,094 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 16,894 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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WL12 PPU 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 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 WL12 PPU, 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 WL12 PPU registered?

WL12 PPU is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is WL12 PPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 PPU 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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