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NJ62 MXK

2012 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,681 mi
Last recorded69,681 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 MXK
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 69,681 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front caliper worn

Offside Front caliper worn

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

Rear Suspension attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 59,253 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 46,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 38,174 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 37,958 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 33,000 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 32,963 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 30,166 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 26,234 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 26,234 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 18,138 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 17,936 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 15,055 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 15,050 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2016 11,496 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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NJ62 MXK is a 2012 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NJ62 MXK, 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 NJ62 MXK registered?

NJ62 MXK is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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