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LT12 OYZ

2012 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,698 mi
Last recorded31,698 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 OYZ
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 31,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 28,259 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 21,365 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 20,307 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 18,799 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 17,643 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 15,512 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 15,512 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 12,695 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 10,710 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 6,170 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 6,170 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 3,575 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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LT12 OYZ is a 2012 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LT12 OYZ, 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.

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What year was LT12 OYZ registered?

LT12 OYZ is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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The MOT history for LT12 OYZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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