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GL11 ZBZ

2011 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,304 mi
Last recorded51,304 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW K Series20,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 ZBZ
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 51,304 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 51,304 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 51,288 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 51,283 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 31 Oct 2022 51,245 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front high beam switch poor

Front pads low

Front tyre starting to get low

Pass 27 Oct 2021 51,235 miles

Front front brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Oct 2020 51,198 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 50,604 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 48,382 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 42,005 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 36,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2015 29,247 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

spoken to BMW and rear hub free play is within the stardard tolerance

Fail 8 Aug 2015 29,247 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2014 20,841 miles

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

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

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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GL11 ZBZ is a 2011 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GL11 ZBZ, 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 GL11 ZBZ registered?

GL11 ZBZ is a 2011 BMW K Series, first registered on 27 August 2011.

Is GL11 ZBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL11 ZBZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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