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OY11 OWH

2011 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,400 mi
Last recorded46,400 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW K Series20,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY11 OWH
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 46,400 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 44,753 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Front fork legs around the mudguard mounts. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 44,753 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Front fork legs around the mudguard mounts. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Rear drive shaft gaiter perished/split.

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 41,810 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 39,647 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 39,647 miles

Front Position lamp not working blue light (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 35,991 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 31,813 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 27,499 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 24,877 miles

very slight play in paralever bearings

Pass 19 May 2017 22,869 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 19,203 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 16,247 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 13,381 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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OY11 OWH is a 2011 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OY11 OWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY11 OWH registered?

OY11 OWH is a 2011 BMW K Series, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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