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YG62 WKT

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,515 mi
Last recorded25,515 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 WKT
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 25,515 miles

strong fuel vapour smell exists at o/s. Unable to detect any leaks.

Pass 9 May 2025 24,982 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 24,102 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 24,102 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 24,075 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 23,840 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 23,259 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 22,615 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 22,211 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 21,938 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 20,682 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 20,682 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 17,061 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 WKT is a 2012 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WKT, 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 WKT registered?

YG62 WKT is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is YG62 WKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 WKT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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