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AU12 RXL

2012 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,894 mi
Last recorded13,894 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 RXL
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 13,894 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy no markings found (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 13,894 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy no markings found (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 9,828 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 9,749 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 5,877 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 5,428 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 5,428 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2017 5,097 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 4,646 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2015 4,315 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 RXL is a 2012 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RXL, 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

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What year was AU12 RXL registered?

AU12 RXL is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is AU12 RXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 RXL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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