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KY61 WKU

2011 BMW 540

Grey Diesel 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

207,374 mi
Last recorded207,374 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY61 WKU
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 207,374 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 201,737 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 196,478 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 188,783 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 179,577 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 168,936 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 159,364 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 145,246 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 132,212 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 105,359 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 85,978 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 540?

Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
4,801
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,599
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,360
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,334
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KY61 WKU is a 2011 BMW 540 in Grey with a 3,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a BMW 540 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY61 WKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 540 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 540 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KY61 WKU registered?

KY61 WKU is a 2011 BMW 540, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is KY61 WKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY61 WKU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KY61 WKU have outstanding finance?

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