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MA62 BZW

2012 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,506 mi
Last recorded27,506 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 BZW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 27,506 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 26,879 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 25,067 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 24,493 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 24,463 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 22,977 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 21,673 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 20,488 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 20,484 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 17,474 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 16,904 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 13,937 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 11,092 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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MA62 BZW is a 2012 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,293cc 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 MA62 BZW, 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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How do I check the history of MA62 BZW?

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What year was MA62 BZW registered?

MA62 BZW is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is MA62 BZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA62 BZW 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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