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YD12 OCL

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,300 mi
Last recorded52,300 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 OCL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 52,300 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 44,238 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 42,569 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 39,692 miles

Drive shaft boot split

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2020 37,193 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 32,547 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 32,532 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2017 30,101 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 23,346 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 OCL is a 2012 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OCL, 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 OCL registered?

YD12 OCL is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YD12 OCL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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