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HJ62 VLT

2012 BMW K Series

Maroon Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,071 mi
Last recorded25,071 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 VLT
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 25,071 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 24,600 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 23,365 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 23,365 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 21,396 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 20,073 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 16,680 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 10,469 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 10,219 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 9,627 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 8,996 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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HJ62 VLT is a 2012 BMW K Series in Maroon with a 1,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HJ62 VLT, 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 HJ62 VLT registered?

HJ62 VLT is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is HJ62 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ62 VLT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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