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YC12 KVA

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,449 mi
Last recorded30,449 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 KVA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 30,449 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 30,434 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 30,004 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 28,265 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 25,550 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 24,347 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 23,109 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 21,977 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 20,400 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 18,841 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 16,187 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 16,187 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 13,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YC12 KVA is a 2012 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YC12 KVA, 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 YC12 KVA registered?

YC12 KVA is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is YC12 KVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 KVA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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