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K12 OCR

2006 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

23,474 mi
Last recorded23,474 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW K Series22,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 OCR
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 23,474 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 21,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre is 11yrs old

Rear tyre is 10 yrs old

Pass 23 May 2020 21,553 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 21,228 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 20,521 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 18,912 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

number plate letters none standard

Pass 21 Feb 2014 15,623 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 12,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Slight play in front lower ball joint

Fail 15 Feb 2013 12,520 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Slight play in front lower ball joint

Pass 24 Feb 2012 15,732 miles

Front forks, lower ball joint has very slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2011 9,938 miles

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 8,120 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 6,751 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 OCR is a 2006 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2006 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 22,389 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 K12 OCR, 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 20 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K12 OCR registered?

K12 OCR is a 2006 BMW K Series, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is K12 OCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K12 OCR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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