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YP12 WLK

2012 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,674 mi
Last recorded27,674 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 WLK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 27,674 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 27,674 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2024 26,868 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear brake pads low getting close to min (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 16 May 2024 26,868 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear brake pads low getting close to min (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 26,151 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 25,559 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 25,113 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 23,686 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 19,746 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 17,772 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 14,206 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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YP12 WLK is a 2012 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YP12 WLK, 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.

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What year was YP12 WLK registered?

YP12 WLK is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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