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WV12 VGY

2012 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,064 mi
Last recorded34,064 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 VGY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2025 34,064 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 33,813 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose Slight free play in swingarm/axle bearing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 33,396 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 33,339 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 32,577 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 29,305 miles

Bottom boot slightly perished suspension

Pass 4 Sep 2019 27,047 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 26,160 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 23,197 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 21,174 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 19,372 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 15,527 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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WV12 VGY is a 2012 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WV12 VGY, 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 WV12 VGY registered?

WV12 VGY is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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