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GY61 NLN

2011 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,927 mi
Last recorded25,927 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW K Series20,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 NLN
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 25,927 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 21,367 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 19,563 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 17,669 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 17,669 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

uneven wear on front tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2017 16,568 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play Ball joints (2.2.2)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 16,568 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play Ball joints (2.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 15,242 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 11,153 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 9,759 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 9,759 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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GY61 NLN is a 2011 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GY61 NLN, 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 GY61 NLN registered?

GY61 NLN is a 2011 BMW K Series, first registered on 19 November 2011.

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The MOT history for GY61 NLN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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