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YF12 ZXP

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,402 mi
Last recorded40,402 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 ZXP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 40,402 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 39,805 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 39,433 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 39,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 39,288 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 38,726 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 38,190 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 36,657 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 33,439 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 27,772 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 23,925 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 19,870 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 10 Jun 2016 19,870 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Jun 2015 12,736 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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YF12 ZXP is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YF12 ZXP, 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 YF12 ZXP registered?

YF12 ZXP is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is YF12 ZXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 ZXP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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