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K13 LGM

2012 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,042 mi
Last recorded57,042 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 57,042 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 50,841 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 42,466 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 35,097 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 27,775 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 21,168 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 21,112 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 21,101 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 18,488 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 15,726 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 13,833 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 10,937 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 10,937 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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 LGM is a 2012 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LGM, 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 LGM registered?

K13 LGM is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is K13 LGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K13 LGM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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