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ET12 SXE

2012 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,799 mi
Last recorded65,799 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 SXE
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 65,799 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 65,480 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 64,862 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 64,862 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 63,520 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 63,520 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 61,829 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 53,247 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 46,570 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 46,110 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 44,896 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 24,299 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 8,064 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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ET12 SXE is a 2012 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ET12 SXE, 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 ET12 SXE?

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What year was ET12 SXE registered?

ET12 SXE is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is ET12 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 SXE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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