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K12 GKC

2002 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,617 mi
Last recorded54,617 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW K Series28,823 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 GKC
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 54,617 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 54,617 miles

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible No brake fluid visible at all in rear brake resevoir (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 54,617 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 54,587 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 54,585 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 53,959 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 53,959 miles

Rear Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 53,276 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 52,932 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 52,932 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 50,790 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 44,297 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 44,136 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 38,858 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 29,127 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 29,127 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 28,877 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 27,693 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 26,267 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 20,743 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 14,766 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 GKC is a 2002 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2002 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 28,823 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 GKC, 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 24 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 GKC registered?

K12 GKC is a 2002 BMW K Series, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is K12 GKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K12 GKC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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