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K12 SGO

2008 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

36,912 mi
Last recorded36,912 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW K Series22,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 SGO
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 36,912 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 36,610 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 36,610 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 34,862 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 33,956 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 33,956 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 33,265 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 33,236 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 32,992 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 32,254 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 31,491 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 30,009 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 29,963 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 29,314 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 29,314 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 25,381 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 19,830 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 SGO is a 2008 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 22,782 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 SGO, 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 18 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K12 SGO registered?

K12 SGO is a 2008 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is K12 SGO safe to buy?

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