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YB12 XBG

2012 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,392 mi
Last recorded51,392 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 XBG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 51,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 49,658 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 46,171 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 43,373 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 40,064 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 37,973 miles

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

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub-Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 34,117 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 28,569 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 28,569 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 24,208 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 19,249 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 15,606 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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YB12 XBG 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 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 YB12 XBG, 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 YB12 XBG registered?

YB12 XBG is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 July 2012.

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