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VN11 BGU

2011 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

31,009 mi
Last recorded31,009 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW K Series20,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 BGU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 31,009 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 28,617 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 27,453 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 27,428 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 26,777 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 25,668 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 25,668 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 24,793 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 23,442 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 21,686 miles

Front Lower play in ball joint

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and out of shape (4.1.3(ii))

Front Upper play in ball joint

Pass 17 May 2017 20,580 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.03mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 16,189 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 13,988 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 11,588 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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VN11 BGU 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 92.9%.

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 VN11 BGU, 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 VN11 BGU registered?

VN11 BGU is a 2011 BMW K Series, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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