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WM12 TWY

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,938 mi
Last recorded33,938 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 TWY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 33,938 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 32,191 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 30,232 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 25,769 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 25,769 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 21,006 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 16,765 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 14,346 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 9,501 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 4,272 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 4,067 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 3,460 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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WM12 TWY is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WM12 TWY, 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

How do I check the history of WM12 TWY?

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What year was WM12 TWY registered?

WM12 TWY is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is WM12 TWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM12 TWY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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