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YS12 JXU

2012 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,424 mi
Last recorded53,424 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 JXU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 53,424 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 51,958 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 47,981 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 47,306 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 45,018 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 44,133 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 41,222 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 38,448 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 34,864 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 34,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 29,581 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 24,099 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 19,044 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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YS12 JXU is a 2012 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YS12 JXU, 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

How do I check the history of YS12 JXU?

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What year was YS12 JXU registered?

YS12 JXU is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is YS12 JXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 JXU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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