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GK59 ZWY

2009 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,530 mi
Last recorded34,530 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW K Series22,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 ZWY
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 34,530 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 34,530 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 34,398 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 31,157 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit inner pad getting low (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2016 25,182 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members ball joint? (2.3.4)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 22,880 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play recomend attention (2.4.A.2c)

Steering linkage has slight free play fork pivot ball joints ? (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 20,513 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2013 17,383 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 14,188 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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GK59 ZWY is a 2009 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GK59 ZWY, 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 GK59 ZWY registered?

GK59 ZWY is a 2009 BMW K Series, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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