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GL12 DAO

2012 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,403 mi
Last recorded35,403 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 DAO
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 35,403 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 34,824 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 33,413 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 33,413 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 32,373 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 31,977 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 31,918 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 31,129 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 29,867 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 26,995 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 26,992 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 24,943 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 23,214 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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GL12 DAO 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 76.9%.

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 GL12 DAO, 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 GL12 DAO registered?

GL12 DAO is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is GL12 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 DAO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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