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GY11 XKE

2011 BMW 135

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,779 mi
Last recorded72,779 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 13539,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 XKE
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 72,779 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 72,779 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both sides (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 71,606 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 70,345 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 70,337 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres close to designed wear limit

Pass 17 Sep 2021 67,058 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 67,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 47,680 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 45,121 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 6 Feb 2019 45,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Jul 2017 40,229 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2016 20,684 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 17,905 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 14,906 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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GY11 XKE is a 2011 BMW 135 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GY11 XKE, 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 GY11 XKE registered?

GY11 XKE is a 2011 BMW 135, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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