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YM61 PKD

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,214 mi
Last recorded47,214 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM61 PKD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 47,214 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 46,972 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 46,710 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 46,409 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 44,486 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 44,261 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 43,390 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 41,551 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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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YM61 PKD is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YM61 PKD, 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 YM61 PKD registered?

YM61 PKD is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is YM61 PKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM61 PKD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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