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OY12 LZJ

2012 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,640 mi
Last recorded69,640 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 LZJ
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 69,640 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 66,290 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 47,798 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 47,798 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 30,864 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 LZJ is a 2012 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LZJ, 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 LZJ registered?

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

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