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K13 SOX

2012 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

23,401 mi
Last recorded23,401 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 SOX
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 23,401 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 22,895 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 22,295 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 22,295 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 21,600 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 20,845 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 18,521 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 16,112 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 15,052 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 13,801 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 12,559 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 11,234 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 7,899 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 7,628 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 SOX is a 2012 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SOX, 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

How do I check the history of K13 SOX?

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What year was K13 SOX registered?

K13 SOX is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is K13 SOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K13 SOX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K13 SOX have outstanding finance?

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