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DK11 YKW

2011 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,072 mi
Last recorded49,072 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW K Series20,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 YKW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 49,072 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 46,007 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 41,404 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 34,922 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 33,639 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 33,194 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Front suspension - Lower A arm front ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 33,184 miles

Forks excessively deformed Making handlebars to left - when wheels straight (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel excessively damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering Handlebars to left - when wheels straight (2.4 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Fitted with blue front side light bulb (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

L/H/F footrest slightly bent

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

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Front suspension - Lower A arm front ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension - Top A arm rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 29,292 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 29,292 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 18,846 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 17,326 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 16,008 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 14,004 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 10,720 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 9,278 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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DK11 YKW is a 2011 BMW K Series in Blue 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 DK11 YKW, 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 DK11 YKW registered?

DK11 YKW is a 2011 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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