MOT Status
ValidMileage
34,597 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Central Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Gear lever pivot has slight free play
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Steering damper ineffective Lost oil (2.1.4 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Coolant leak No coolant in tank ()
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Gear leaver pivot has free play
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Parralever bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Oil leek from engine
Rear Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
n/s rider footpeg cracked still secure but advise replaced for safety
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
K12 RSS is a 1997 BMW K Series in Yellow with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
Across all 1997 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 37,562 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 RSS, 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 29 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of K12 RSS?
You can check the full history of K12 RSS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was K12 RSS registered?
K12 RSS is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is K12 RSS safe to buy?
The MOT history for K12 RSS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does K12 RSS have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K12 RSS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.