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YE11 ART

2013 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,001 mi
Last recorded46,001 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW K Series17,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 ART
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 46,001 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 43,960 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 36,543 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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 20 Mar 2023 33,132 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 28,528 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 27,409 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 22,311 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 18,976 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 15,848 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 15,760 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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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YE11 ART is a 2013 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2013 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 17,828 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 YE11 ART, 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 13 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YE11 ART registered?

YE11 ART is a 2013 BMW K Series, first registered on 12 September 2013.

Is YE11 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE11 ART shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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