Where was the BU12W number plate registered?

Vehicles with the BU12W prefix were first registered in Birmingham, West Midlands through official DVLA regional allocation tag BU.

What year was a BU12W registration plate released?

The BU12W series was issued during March 2012 to August 2012.

What is the MOT pass rate for BU12W vehicles?

Vehicles in the BU12W cohort demonstrate an average historical MOT pass rate of 85.7% based on 14 recorded DVSA inspections.

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BU12W Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Birmingham, West Midlands during March 2012 to August 2012 with registration prefix BU12W.

Area Office: Birmingham (Birmingham, West Midlands)
Release Period: March 2012 to August 2012
Tracked in Batch: 3 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 85.7%

Popular Makes

FORD 33.3% (1)

RENAULT 33.3% (1)

TOYOTA 33.3% (1)

85.7%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 14 historical tests

Common Colors

Red2 vehicles

Blue1 vehicles

Active Plates in BU12W Series(3 of 3 displayed)

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BU12WAZ

MOT Valid

RENAULT CLIO

0.9L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Sep 2013
MOT Expiry: 24 Sep 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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BU12WEE

MOT Valid

TOYOTA AYGO

1.0L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Mar 2016
MOT Expiry: 29 Sep 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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BU12WEL

MOT Valid

FORD KUGA

2.0L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Sep 2019
MOT Expiry: 04 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for BU12W Makes

Explore common mechanical faults, MOT advisory trends, and recall notices for popular vehicles in this registration batch:

FORD Common Problems RENAULT Common Problems TOYOTA Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about BU12W Plates

Where was the BU12W number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with BU12W were assigned to the Birmingham covering Birmingham, West Midlands. The first two letters (BU) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is BU12W?

The BU12W age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between March 2012 to August 2012.

How can I check the MOT history of a BU12W vehicle?

Click any registration in the plate list above to view the complete DVSA inspection history, advisory alerts, mileage progression, road tax status, and our AI mechanical risk evaluation.