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K13 BMU

2012 BMW K Series

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,543 mi
Last recorded29,543 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 BMU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 29,543 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 25,766 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 25,739 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 19,911 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 19,717 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 19,281 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 18,931 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 18,829 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 18,433 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 18,259 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 17,986 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 17,769 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 14,982 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 14,982 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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K13 BMU is a 2012 BMW K Series in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.6% with a typical mileage of 19,512 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 K13 BMU, 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 14 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 K13 BMU registered?

K13 BMU is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is K13 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K13 BMU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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