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YG62 LYU

2012 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,356 mi
Last recorded50,356 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 LYU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 50,356 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 46,156 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 46,141 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 36,543 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 29,862 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 29,427 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 28,367 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 25,510 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 23,157 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 20,196 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 17,005 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 LYU is a 2012 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YG62 LYU, 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 LYU registered?

YG62 LYU is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YG62 LYU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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