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VN12 ULY

2012 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,010 mi
Last recorded15,010 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 ULY
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2025 15,010 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 14,711 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 14,209 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 12,972 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 12,458 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 12,209 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 11,642 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 11,223 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 8,791 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 7,090 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted both front (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has uneven wear. (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2015 4,774 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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VN12 ULY is a 2012 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 VN12 ULY, 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 VN12 ULY registered?

VN12 ULY is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is VN12 ULY safe to buy?

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