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L55 GTL

2011 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,333 mi
Last recorded23,333 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW K Series20,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 GTL
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 23,333 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 23,168 miles

rear shock feels poor damping on standard setting

Pass 4 Aug 2018 22,057 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 21,224 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 20,009 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 18,934 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 12,055 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 11,674 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 11,674 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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L55 GTL is a 2011 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L55 GTL, 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 L55 GTL registered?

L55 GTL is a 2011 BMW K Series, first registered on 7 May 2011.

Is L55 GTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 GTL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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