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DK11 YLC

2011 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,675 mi
Last recorded33,675 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW K Series20,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 YLC
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 33,675 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 33,675 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 33,443 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 33,264 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 32,156 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 29,960 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 29,395 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 29,167 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 29,167 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 25,688 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 21,667 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 21,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 16,500 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 15,553 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 14,233 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 14,232 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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DK11 YLC is a 2011 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLC, 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 YLC registered?

DK11 YLC is a 2011 BMW K Series, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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