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AO12 LTK

2012 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

9,827 mi
Last recorded9,827 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW F Series15,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 LTK
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 9,827 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 9,567 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 9,327 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 8,717 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 8,746 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 7,579 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 7,135 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 7,068 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Banjo unions and bolts (1.1.11 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notched (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 5,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 5,220 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 4,076 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded Brake pad backing plates (3.1.5)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Banjo fittings (3.2.B2a)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated Header pipes (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly binding brake

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Fork leg stanchions (2.3.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 3,472 miles

fork stantion has slight pitting/corrosion

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 2,928 miles

Cable could cause an obstruction to the rear wheel and it's travel.

Cable has been rubbing through rear brake resovoir feed pipe & protective cover

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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AO12 LTK is a 2012 BMW F Series in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 15,032 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 LTK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this BMW F Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO12 LTK registered?

AO12 LTK is a 2012 BMW F Series, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is AO12 LTK safe to buy?

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