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VE11 YJZ

2011 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,054 mi
Last recorded53,054 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW K Series20,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 YJZ
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 53,054 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 53,003 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2025 47,783 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 40,234 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 40,021 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 28,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 28,087 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 27,983 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 27,408 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 27,401 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 21,455 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 3,016 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 18,438 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 16,976 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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VE11 YJZ is a 2011 BMW K Series in Red 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 VE11 YJZ, 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 VE11 YJZ registered?

VE11 YJZ is a 2011 BMW K Series, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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The MOT history for VE11 YJZ 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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