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HV12 LHF

2012 BMW K Series

White Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

8,174 mi
Last recorded8,174 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 LHF
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 8,174 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 7,883 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 7,853 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 7,800 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 7,310 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 7,154 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 6,249 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 6,249 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 5,712 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 3,816 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 2,934 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 2,821 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 2,667 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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HV12 LHF is a 2012 BMW K Series in White with a 1,293cc 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 HV12 LHF, 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 HV12 LHF?

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What year was HV12 LHF registered?

HV12 LHF is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is HV12 LHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 LHF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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