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VK12 KSN

2012 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,775 mi
Last recorded30,775 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 KSN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 30,775 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 23,672 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 12,954 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 12,954 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Low beam bulb fitted incorrectly (upside-down) (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 8,952 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 8,052 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 7,324 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 7,048 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 4,625 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 4,033 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 3,822 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 2,978 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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VK12 KSN is a 2012 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.3% with a typical mileage of 19,737 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK12 KSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 14 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK12 KSN registered?

VK12 KSN is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is VK12 KSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK12 KSN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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