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K13 PWC

2008 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,447 mi
Last recorded34,447 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW K Series22,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 PWC
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 34,447 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 33,598 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 32,319 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 31,221 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 29,178 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 28,269 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 28,269 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT SUSPENSION ARM HAS SIGNIFICANT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED DURING TEST (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 27,475 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 27,453 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 18,727 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 15,585 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 14,249 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 12,178 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 10,001 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 7,525 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 5,216 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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K13 PWC is a 2008 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 22,782 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 K13 PWC, 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 18 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K13 PWC?

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What year was K13 PWC registered?

K13 PWC is a 2008 BMW K Series, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is K13 PWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K13 PWC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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