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K12 FFT

2004 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

18,997 mi
Last recorded18,997 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW K Series24,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 FFT
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 18,997 miles

Bike Covered in Corrosion Prevention Liquid

Fail 26 Feb 2025 18,961 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 18,730 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 18,210 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 17,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 16,329 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 16,270 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 15,306 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 14,836 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 9,902 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2014 9,240 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 9,092 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 7,938 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 7,938 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2010 7,297 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 2,885 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 2,695 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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K12 FFT is a 2004 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FFT, 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 FFT registered?

K12 FFT is a 2004 BMW K Series, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is K12 FFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K12 FFT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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