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KY12 SZJ

2012 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

48,420 mi
Last recorded48,420 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 SZJ
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 48,420 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2026 48,288 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 44,030 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 43,971 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 43,703 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 43,337 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 43,337 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 39,612 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 37,442 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 36,376 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 32,318 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 26,877 miles

Central Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose top wishbone joint slight play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 26,863 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose top wishbone joint slight play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 20,424 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 20,184 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 16,007 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 14,091 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 7,059 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 6,535 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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KY12 SZJ is a 2012 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KY12 SZJ, 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 KY12 SZJ registered?

KY12 SZJ is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is KY12 SZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 SZJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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