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K16 RHW

2012 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,256 mi
Last recorded44,256 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 RHW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 44,256 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 44,256 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2023 41,026 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 40,451 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 35,265 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 31,888 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 31,680 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

The front tyre has worn unevenly

Pass 4 Mar 2019 30,111 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 24,033 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 17,708 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 15,008 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 RHW is a 2012 BMW K Series in Red 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 RHW, 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 RHW registered?

K16 RHW is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is K16 RHW safe to buy?

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