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LC12 AYU

2012 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,495 mi
Last recorded63,495 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 AYU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 63,495 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 61,233 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 58,473 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 55,812 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 51,948 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 47,774 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 43,993 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 37,049 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 29,757 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 20,039 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 6,436 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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LC12 AYU 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LC12 AYU, 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

How do I check the history of LC12 AYU?

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What year was LC12 AYU registered?

LC12 AYU is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is LC12 AYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 AYU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LC12 AYU have outstanding finance?

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