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YH12 DVY

2012 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,817 mi
Last recorded30,817 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 DVY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 30,817 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 30,199 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 30,061 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 29,411 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 28,750 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 24,925 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 23,212 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 19,187 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 17,742 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 17,742 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 11,574 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 8,251 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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 DVY is a 2012 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YH12 DVY, 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 DVY registered?

YH12 DVY is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is YH12 DVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 DVY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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