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YF12 ZYO

2012 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,253 mi
Last recorded31,253 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 ZYO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2026 31,253 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 29,245 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 27,185 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 23,817 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 20,951 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 16,894 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 14,384 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 13,872 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 13,135 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 11,479 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 10,035 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 7,822 miles

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

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 ZYO is a 2012 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZYO, 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 ZYO registered?

YF12 ZYO is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YF12 ZYO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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