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BK51 AAA

2006 BMW K Series

Yellow Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,256 mi
Last recorded33,256 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW K Series22,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 AAA
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 33,256 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 28,944 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 28,944 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 28,942 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 28,103 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 28,103 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 26,829 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 22,846 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 18,565 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 13,400 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 12,750 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 10,598 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 9,170 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 8,772 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 8,406 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 7,069 miles

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

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

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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BK51 AAA is a 2006 BMW K Series in Yellow with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2006 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 22,389 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 BK51 AAA, 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 20 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BK51 AAA registered?

BK51 AAA is a 2006 BMW K Series, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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