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MS55 BMW

2012 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,830 mi
Last recorded89,830 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS55 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 89,830 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 85,847 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 85,808 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 84,838 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 81,607 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 79,187 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 70,484 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 64,938 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 52,546 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 41,643 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 29,038 miles

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

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

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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MS55 BMW is a 2012 BMW K Series in Silver 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 MS55 BMW, 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 MS55 BMW registered?

MS55 BMW is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 9 August 2012.

Is MS55 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MS55 BMW 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.

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