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R123 DHC

2011 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,697 mi
Last recorded52,697 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW K Series20,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 DHC
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 52,697 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 52,413 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 51,186 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 49,724 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 44,570 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 40,584 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 39,862 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 39,261 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 39,257 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 38,624 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 32,769 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 29,714 miles

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 29,683 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2014 26,777 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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R123 DHC is a 2011 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,600cc 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 R123 DHC, 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 R123 DHC registered?

R123 DHC is a 2011 BMW K Series, first registered on 27 May 2011.

Is R123 DHC safe to buy?

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