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K12 EFO

2004 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,391 mi
Last recorded43,391 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW K Series24,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 EFO
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 43,391 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 43,391 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 May 2024 43,087 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 42,362 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 40,582 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 39,619 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 38,439 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 36,026 miles

ALL brake hoses slightly corroded at caliper banjo's

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened fork leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front rubber brake hose slightly stretched at T joint

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

clutch lever slightly bent

Fail 20 Jun 2018 36,026 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

ALL brake hoses slightly corroded at caliper banjo's

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened fork leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front rubber brake hose slightly stretched at T joint

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

clutch lever slightly bent

Pass 10 Jun 2017 34,383 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 32,145 miles

Centre Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension horn hit fork leg (2.3.6a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 31,366 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 29,786 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 28,899 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,899 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 22,406 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 20,653 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 15,647 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 11,717 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 11,266 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

exhaust silencer slighty damaged

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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K12 EFO is a 2004 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 24,641 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 K12 EFO, 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 22 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K12 EFO registered?

K12 EFO is a 2004 BMW K Series, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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