CarVerify

Free Car Check

K12 SXE

2008 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1157cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,383 mi
Last recorded14,383 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW K Series22,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

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

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 14,383 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable at half engine speed (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 13,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 12,984 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 12,194 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 12,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 11,172 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 10,606 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 10,539 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 10,173 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 8,952 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 8,544 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 7,672 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 7,347 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 6,786 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
Full BMW K Series reliability report

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.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K12 SXE is a 2008 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 SXE, 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

How do I check the history of K12 SXE?

You can check the full history of K12 SXE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K12 SXE registered?

K12 SXE is a 2008 BMW K Series, first registered on 10 November 2008.

Is K12 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K12 SXE shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K12 SXE 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 SXE. 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.