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VN12 LGC

2012 BMW K 1300

White Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,961 mi
Last recorded35,961 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW K 130015,141 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 LGC
MakeBMW
ModelK 1300
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 35,961 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 35,947 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 34,557 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 33,669 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 33,265 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 29,535 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 29,535 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 26,156 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 22,091 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 17,647 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 12,453 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 12,453 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

How Reliable is the BMW K 1300?

Based on 5,265 MOT tests across 702 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,383
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
702
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
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VN12 LGC is a 2012 BMW K 1300 in White 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 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.4% with a typical mileage of 15,141 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 1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN12 LGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this BMW K 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VN12 LGC registered?

VN12 LGC is a 2012 BMW K 1300, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is VN12 LGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN12 LGC 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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