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GY11 VTU

2011 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,368 mi
Last recorded97,368 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW K Series20,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 VTU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 97,368 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 96,570 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 94,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 94,094 miles

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 85,659 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 73,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 72,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 71,222 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 66,993 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 58,073 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 52,562 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2mm friction surface left. (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2016 46,653 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 37,635 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 37,626 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 27,374 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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GY11 VTU is a 2011 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,293cc 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 GY11 VTU, 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 GY11 VTU registered?

GY11 VTU is a 2011 BMW K Series, first registered on 24 June 2011.

Is GY11 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY11 VTU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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