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HV12 NVE

2012 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,902 mi
Last recorded33,902 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 NVE
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 33,902 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 33,462 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 31,569 miles

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket Silencer Fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 31,565 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket Silencer Fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 25,749 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 22,935 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 22,935 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 17,802 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 14,630 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 14,630 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 12,648 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 10,796 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 7,807 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 4,301 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 NVE is a 2012 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HV12 NVE, 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 HV12 NVE registered?

HV12 NVE is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is HV12 NVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 NVE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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