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OY12 PYD

2012 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,164 mi
Last recorded29,164 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 PYD
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 29,164 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 25,415 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 20,580 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 19,269 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 17,901 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 16,440 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 16,440 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 13,460 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 12,582 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 9,296 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 9,296 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 6,365 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 PYD is a 2012 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OY12 PYD, 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 OY12 PYD?

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What year was OY12 PYD registered?

OY12 PYD is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is OY12 PYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY12 PYD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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