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OV62 ETZ

2012 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,495 mi
Last recorded34,495 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 ETZ
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 34,495 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 31,989 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 31,839 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 31,795 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 31,199 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 30,420 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 30,420 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 29,596 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 25,494 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 21,947 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 15,390 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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OV62 ETZ is a 2012 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OV62 ETZ, 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

How do I check the history of OV62 ETZ?

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What year was OV62 ETZ registered?

OV62 ETZ is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is OV62 ETZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 ETZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV62 ETZ have outstanding finance?

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