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OY12 DVH

2012 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,021 mi
Last recorded33,021 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 DVH
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 33,021 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 31,507 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 29,719 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 29,719 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 29,100 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 29,100 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 27,989 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear 190/55-ZR17 BT23 GT worn down to 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 27,696 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70/17 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 190/50/17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 24,406 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 24,406 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 22,909 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 18,953 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 14,132 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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OY12 DVH is a 2012 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OY12 DVH, 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 OY12 DVH registered?

OY12 DVH is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for OY12 DVH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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