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LA57 KEY

2011 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,398 mi
Last recorded77,398 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW K Series20,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA57 KEY
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 77,398 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 77,398 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 63,307 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 35,788 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 32,109 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 26,344 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 22,012 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 18,509 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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LA57 KEY is a 2011 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LA57 KEY, 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 LA57 KEY registered?

LA57 KEY is a 2011 BMW K Series, first registered on 15 October 2011.

Is LA57 KEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA57 KEY shows 8 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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