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EO12 FPU

2012 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,537 mi
Last recorded66,537 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 FPU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 66,537 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 66,512 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 58,053 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 48,471 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 22 Feb 2023 42,041 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 31,368 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 21,456 miles

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

Front Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 16,476 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 5,574 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 5,567 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 5,537 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 5,486 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 3,589 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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EO12 FPU 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 EO12 FPU, 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 EO12 FPU registered?

EO12 FPU is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is EO12 FPU safe to buy?

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