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YT12 ORV

2012 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,052 mi
Last recorded30,052 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 ORV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 30,052 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 27,760 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 25,070 miles

hydrolic brake hose light rust

Fail 29 Dec 2023 25,056 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 23,370 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (Fork Seal Will Need Replacing Soon) (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 20,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 19,306 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 16,175 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 15,200 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 10,666 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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YT12 ORV is a 2012 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YT12 ORV, 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 YT12 ORV registered?

YT12 ORV is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is YT12 ORV safe to buy?

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