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YH12 DVF

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,951 mi
Last recorded23,951 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 DVF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2026 23,951 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 23,466 miles

Gear lever rubber worn.

Pass 22 Jun 2024 23,376 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 23,342 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 23,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 23,181 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 22,742 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 22,233 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 21,129 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 18,813 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 14,633 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 8,889 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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YH12 DVF 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 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 YH12 DVF, 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 YH12 DVF registered?

YH12 DVF is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is YH12 DVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 DVF shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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