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K13 DWE

2012 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,936 mi
Last recorded28,936 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 DWE
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 28,936 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 23,736 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 18,416 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 15,550 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 12,260 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 12,260 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust silencer loose and hitting rear tyre (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 8,366 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 7,083 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 6,975 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 6,408 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 6,109 miles

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

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 DWE is a 2012 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DWE, 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.

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What year was K13 DWE registered?

K13 DWE is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is K13 DWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K13 DWE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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