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KN12 CKO

2012 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

23,905 mi
Last recorded23,905 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 CKO
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 23,905 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 23,904 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 23,904 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases major leak of gases under sump of motorcycle, leak on collector pipes . (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 22,098 miles

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

Rear Slight roughness on rear wheel bearing.

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight roughness on front wheel bearing.

Fail 4 Jul 2023 22,098 miles

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

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Slight roughness on rear wheel bearing.

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight roughness on front wheel bearing.

Pass 1 Aug 2022 21,129 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 21,129 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 19,061 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 18,038 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 13,668 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 13,668 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure circlip missing replaced (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 13,653 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 12,529 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 11,495 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 7,770 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 7,770 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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KN12 CKO is a 2012 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KN12 CKO, 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 KN12 CKO registered?

KN12 CKO is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 7 April 2012.

Is KN12 CKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 CKO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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