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AU12 RWW

2012 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,878 mi
Last recorded31,878 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 RWW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 31,878 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 29,031 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 26,424 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 23,546 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 22,122 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 17,868 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 16,112 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 13,474 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 11,436 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 9,673 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 9,673 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 9,404 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 9,343 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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AU12 RWW is a 2012 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.6% with a typical mileage of 19,512 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU12 RWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 14 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU12 RWW?

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What year was AU12 RWW registered?

AU12 RWW is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is AU12 RWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 RWW 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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