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YH12 VGL

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,049 mi
Last recorded17,049 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 17,049 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 16,936 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 16,884 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 16,875 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 15,831 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 13,372 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 12,130 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 10,285 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 8,802 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 VGL 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 YH12 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

YH12 VGL is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is YH12 VGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 VGL 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.

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