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YG62 HTL

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,765 mi
Last recorded40,765 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 HTL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 40,765 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 40,711 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 37,460 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 35,299 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 32,334 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 32,319 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 29,007 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 25,772 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 22,471 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 18,114 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 18,113 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 13,099 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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YG62 HTL is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YG62 HTL, 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 YG62 HTL registered?

YG62 HTL is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is YG62 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 HTL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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