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HK11 KNV

2011 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

32,943 mi
Last recorded32,943 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK11 KNV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 32,943 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 27,967 miles

Front front drive shaft gator starting to perish

Rear uneven tread wear on rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2024 26,098 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Slight engine oil leak nearside

Pass 10 Jan 2023 24,859 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 23,875 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 23,875 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 23,724 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 23,172 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 22,621 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 21,283 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 18,924 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 16,348 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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HK11 KNV is a 2011 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.1% with a typical mileage of 21,249 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK11 KNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 15 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK11 KNV registered?

HK11 KNV is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 July 2011.

Is HK11 KNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK11 KNV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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