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KY12 YCO

2012 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,142 mi
Last recorded40,142 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 YCO
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 40,142 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 40,037 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 39,314 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 39,286 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 38,971 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 34,915 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 34,862 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2018 33,458 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 29,937 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 19,916 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 14,892 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 YCO is a 2012 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,600cc 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 KY12 YCO, 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 YCO registered?

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

Is KY12 YCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 YCO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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