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ST11 VYV

2011 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,077 mi
Last recorded48,077 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW K Series20,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST11 VYV
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 48,077 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 47,433 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 45,906 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 44,768 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 43,570 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 39,334 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 35,020 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 29,317 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 27,155 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 27,048 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2015 20,670 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 18,092 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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ST11 VYV is a 2011 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ST11 VYV, 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

How do I check the history of ST11 VYV?

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What year was ST11 VYV registered?

ST11 VYV is a 2011 BMW K Series, first registered on 25 July 2011.

Is ST11 VYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST11 VYV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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