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YT62 CVY

2012 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,889 mi
Last recorded41,889 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 CVY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 41,889 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 38,234 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 38,234 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 34,022 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 30,772 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 28,875 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 26,502 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 23,078 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 17,552 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 11,215 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

front brake slightly binding

front & rear tyres stepped & worn

Pass 11 Nov 2016 7,845 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Nov 2015 3,658 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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YT62 CVY is a 2012 BMW R Series in Grey 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 YT62 CVY, 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 YT62 CVY registered?

YT62 CVY is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is YT62 CVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT62 CVY 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.

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