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SXZ 1578

2011 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,079 mi
Last recorded32,079 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW K Series20,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXZ 1578
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 32,079 miles

Rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 6 Feb 2025 31,327 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 27,922 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 27,921 miles

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2023 22,576 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 21,589 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 19,281 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 19,281 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed Centre Tyre Cord Exsposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2020 19,212 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 18,911 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 17,925 miles

Oil mist on rear suspension spring and damper but unable to discern where it comes from

Pass 20 Aug 2016 16,818 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 12,747 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 10,858 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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SXZ 1578 is a 2011 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,649cc 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 SXZ 1578, 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 SXZ 1578?

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What year was SXZ 1578 registered?

SXZ 1578 is a 2011 BMW K Series, first registered on 15 March 2011.

Is SXZ 1578 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SXZ 1578 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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