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X12 SMA

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,146 mi
Last recorded46,146 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX12 SMA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 46,146 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 44,528 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 43,209 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2022 43,209 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 36,798 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 36,798 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 30,342 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 19,492 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 19,487 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 8,740 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 6,292 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 5,952 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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X12 SMA is a 2012 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X12 SMA, 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 X12 SMA registered?

X12 SMA is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is X12 SMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X12 SMA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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