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YD12 MSX

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,451 mi
Last recorded93,451 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 MSX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 93,451 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 91,688 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 89,224 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 87,165 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 81,731 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 78,466 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 78,466 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Rear pads need bedding in for approx 100 miles. (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 71,096 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 65,250 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 65,250 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded Front brake calipers are expensive corroded (3.2.A1h)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 56,272 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 47,420 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 35,485 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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YD12 MSX is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YD12 MSX, 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 YD12 MSX registered?

YD12 MSX is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is YD12 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 MSX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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