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HJ12 VTM

2012 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,563 mi
Last recorded12,563 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 VTM
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 12,563 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 11,714 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 10,706 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 10,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 9,873 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 8,799 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 7,300 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5 to wear marker (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 6,425 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 4,771 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 4,336 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 4,336 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 3,464 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 2,433 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 2,433 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 1,629 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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HJ12 VTM is a 2012 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HJ12 VTM, 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.

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What year was HJ12 VTM registered?

HJ12 VTM is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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