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PN12 OBW

2012 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,281 mi
Last recorded50,281 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 OBW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 50,281 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 47,545 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 43,513 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 32,071 miles

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

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 18,869 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 12,422 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 12,246 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 11,584 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 10,027 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 9,682 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 9,411 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 6,907 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 5,016 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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PN12 OBW is a 2012 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PN12 OBW, 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

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What year was PN12 OBW registered?

PN12 OBW is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is PN12 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN12 OBW shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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