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K16 EBT

2012 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,810 mi
Last recorded32,810 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 EBT
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 32,810 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 31,985 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 29,143 miles

Front Brake pads worn

Pass 19 Jul 2021 26,291 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 22,245 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 15,560 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 15,560 miles

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 13,131 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker bottom link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 12,860 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 11,571 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 11,070 miles

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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K16 EBT is a 2012 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,649cc 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 K16 EBT, 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 K16 EBT registered?

K16 EBT is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is K16 EBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K16 EBT 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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