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WN12 NAO

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,186 mi
Last recorded21,186 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 NAO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 21,186 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 18,173 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 17,640 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 15,887 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 15,887 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2022 13,115 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 10,664 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 8,747 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 8,452 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 8,205 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 8,086 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 6,947 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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WN12 NAO is a 2012 BMW R Series in White with a 1,198cc 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 WN12 NAO, 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 WN12 NAO?

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What year was WN12 NAO registered?

WN12 NAO is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is WN12 NAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN12 NAO 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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