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K12 OLT

1999 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,755 mi
Last recorded57,755 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW K Series36,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 OLT
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 57,755 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 56,319 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 56,101 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 55,559 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 53,877 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 53,212 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 51,743 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 51,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 49,476 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 46,905 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 46,905 miles

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

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 43,488 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 43,488 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 May 2008 42,892 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 42,843 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 39,851 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 35,961 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 OLT is a 1999 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1999 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 36,501 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 OLT, 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 27 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K12 OLT registered?

K12 OLT is a 1999 BMW K Series, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is K12 OLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K12 OLT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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