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DE61 VKZ

2011 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,983 mi
Last recorded76,983 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 13539,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 VKZ
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 76,983 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 73,082 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 69,437 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 65,711 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 57,512 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 48,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 42,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 42,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 36,838 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 30,514 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 23,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 23,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 15,801 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 15,801 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 5,495 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 135?

Based on 20,607 MOT tests across 1,654 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,740
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,654
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 327
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 231
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 60
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DE61 VKZ is a 2011 BMW 135 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 39,868 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 135 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 327 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE61 VKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 135 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 135 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE61 VKZ registered?

DE61 VKZ is a 2011 BMW 135, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is DE61 VKZ safe to buy?

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