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YG12 FXO

2012 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,045 mi
Last recorded30,045 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 FXO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 30,045 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2026 30,033 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 28,840 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 28,251 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 27,459 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 25,615 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 24,100 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 21,133 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 19,326 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 15,756 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 15,339 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 12,465 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 12,465 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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YG12 FXO is a 2012 BMW R Series in Silver 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 YG12 FXO, 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

How do I check the history of YG12 FXO?

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What year was YG12 FXO registered?

YG12 FXO is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is YG12 FXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 FXO 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.

Does YG12 FXO have outstanding finance?

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