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5 TUN

2011 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,516 mi
Last recorded37,516 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW K Series20,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 TUN
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 37,516 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 36,247 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 35,332 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 34,420 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 33,310 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 32,680 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 31,985 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 29,236 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 24,543 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 24,543 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 21,600 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 16,248 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2015 10,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 8,027 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 8,027 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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5 TUN is a 2011 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.2% with a typical mileage of 20,786 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 5 TUN, 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 15 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 5 TUN registered?

5 TUN is a 2011 BMW K Series, first registered on 7 April 2011.

Is 5 TUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 TUN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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