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YG62 WKS

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,456 mi
Last recorded8,456 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 8,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 7,480 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 6,322 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 6,236 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 5,424 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 5,404 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 4,965 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 4,688 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 3,224 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 WKS is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YG62 WKS, 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 WKS registered?

YG62 WKS is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is YG62 WKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 WKS shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG62 WKS have outstanding finance?

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