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R20 COY

2011 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

14,406 mi
Last recorded14,406 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW K Series20,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 COY
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 14,406 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 14,406 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 13,971 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 13,646 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 13,558 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 13,450 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 13,426 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 13,314 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 13,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight runout on front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 12,417 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 11,654 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 8,534 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 8,534 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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R20 COY is a 2011 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R20 COY, 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 R20 COY registered?

R20 COY is a 2011 BMW K Series, first registered on 27 July 2011.

Is R20 COY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 COY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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