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B16 HGN

2011 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

26,187 mi
Last recorded26,187 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW K Series20,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 HGN
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 26,187 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 26,087 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 24,321 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 22,954 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 21,521 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 21,482 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 19,933 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 19,322 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 16,533 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 16,527 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (20kg) (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2mm) (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 12,381 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 9,573 miles

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

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

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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B16 HGN is a 2011 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B16 HGN, 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 B16 HGN registered?

B16 HGN is a 2011 BMW K Series, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is B16 HGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 HGN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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