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K16 OOW

2012 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,002 mi
Last recorded29,002 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 29,002 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 27,392 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 25,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2.5-3mm (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2.5-3mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 25,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 24,124 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 22,329 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 20,706 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 20,706 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 18,777 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 17,032 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 16,133 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 16,133 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 12,870 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 8,249 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 8,132 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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K16 OOW is a 2012 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 K16 OOW, 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 K16 OOW registered?

K16 OOW is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is K16 OOW safe to buy?

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