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KN12 CLY

2012 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,771 mi
Last recorded120,771 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 CLY
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 120,771 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 120,127 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 102,955 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 102,955 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2017 86,944 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion reduced damping effect (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 69,069 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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KN12 CLY is a 2012 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CLY, 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 KN12 CLY registered?

KN12 CLY is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 6 April 2012.

Is KN12 CLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 CLY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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