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LS12 XVW

2012 BMW K Series

White Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

24,874 mi
Last recorded24,874 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 XVW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 24,874 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 22,693 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 21,563 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 21,324 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 20,668 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 19,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 18,058 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 14,490 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 14,490 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 11,757 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 8,718 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 8,738 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 7,591 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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LS12 XVW is a 2012 BMW K Series in White with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LS12 XVW, 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 LS12 XVW registered?

LS12 XVW is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is LS12 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS12 XVW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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