CarVerify

Free Car Check

YS12 JYJ

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,050 mi
Last recorded40,050 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 JYJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 40,050 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 39,324 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 39,324 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 38,581 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 37,655 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 37,587 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 34,201 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 31,766 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 26,609 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 23,277 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 22,618 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 17,509 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
Full BMW R Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YS12 JYJ is a 2012 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc 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 YS12 JYJ, 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 JYJ?

You can check the full history of YS12 JYJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YS12 JYJ registered?

YS12 JYJ is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is YS12 JYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 JYJ 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.

Does YS12 JYJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YS12 JYJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.