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E17 MAW

2009 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,578 mi
Last recorded16,578 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW K Series22,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 MAW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 16,578 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 16,486 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2023 16,317 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 16,211 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Indicator switch faulty Indicators do not cancel when switched (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 15,951 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 15,831 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 15,651 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 15,651 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 15,086 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 12,699 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 12,699 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 11,198 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 9,790 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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E17 MAW is a 2009 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2009 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 22,995 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 E17 MAW, 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 17 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E17 MAW registered?

E17 MAW is a 2009 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 June 2009.

Is E17 MAW safe to buy?

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