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HY12 TKJ

2012 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,616 mi
Last recorded67,616 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 TKJ
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 67,616 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 67,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front plastic trim on tank screw missing

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 66,771 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 66,771 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 63,353 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 60,200 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 58,947 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 55,991 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (very difficult to see clearly) (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2015 48,079 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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 TKJ is a 2012 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HY12 TKJ, 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 HY12 TKJ registered?

HY12 TKJ is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is HY12 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 TKJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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