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LD12 THU

2012 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,544 mi
Last recorded42,544 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 THU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 42,544 miles

Centre stand foot missing

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Oil misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2025 41,939 miles

Centre stand foot missing

Pass 16 Feb 2024 41,204 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 41,204 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 41,124 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 39,186 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 31,326 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 30,478 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 28,034 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 28,034 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 22,181 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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LD12 THU is a 2012 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LD12 THU, 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 LD12 THU registered?

LD12 THU is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is LD12 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 THU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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