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HY12 OLC

2012 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,191 mi
Last recorded32,191 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 OLC
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2026 32,191 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 29,739 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 27,518 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Crown and pivot in rear drive unit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 26,435 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 25,025 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 23,128 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 18,108 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 15,967 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 14,275 miles

Front slight play in front suspension ball joints

Pass 9 May 2016 13,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 10,906 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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HY12 OLC is a 2012 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY12 OLC, 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 HY12 OLC registered?

HY12 OLC is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is HY12 OLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 OLC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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