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K12 LTK

2001 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,565 mi
Last recorded83,565 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW K Series27,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 LTK
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 83,565 miles

Front FRONT TYRE VALVE STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 11 Nov 2024 78,005 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 78,000 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 75,371 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

slight play shown at handlbars

Pass 4 Nov 2022 71,338 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering damper slightly loose (2.1.4 (d) (i))

hid bulb fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2021 65,250 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 61,698 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 57,834 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 52,388 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 43,646 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 30,625 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 27,945 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 27,030 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 27,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 26,741 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 24,954 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 22,038 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 20,948 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 18,400 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 13,775 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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K12 LTK is a 2001 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 27,606 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 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 K12 LTK, 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 25 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K12 LTK registered?

K12 LTK is a 2001 BMW K Series, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is K12 LTK safe to buy?

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