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AJ11 YVE

2011 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,990 mi
Last recorded38,990 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW K Series20,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 YVE
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 38,990 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 37,858 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 37,842 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up DIFF OIL LEAKING ON REAR WHEEL AND REAR BRAKE PAD (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2023 32,162 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 29,552 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 27,061 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 26,744 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 25,764 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 23,427 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 21,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 21,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2016 19,146 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2015 18,207 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 16,368 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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AJ11 YVE is a 2011 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ11 YVE, 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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AJ11 YVE is a 2011 BMW K Series, first registered on 20 July 2011.

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