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Y9 DVE

2011 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

30,846 mi
Last recorded30,846 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW K Series20,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY9 DVE
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 30,846 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 30,328 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 29,901 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 29,714 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 28,463 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 26,722 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 26,331 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 24,467 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 24,274 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Jul 2016 23,830 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 23,824 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2016 23,267 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 23,267 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component Front ball joints (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,549 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 16,505 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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Y9 DVE is a 2011 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y9 DVE, 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.

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What year was Y9 DVE registered?

Y9 DVE is a 2011 BMW K Series, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is Y9 DVE safe to buy?

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