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LT61 VFY

2011 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

27,266 mi
Last recorded27,266 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW K Series20,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT61 VFY
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 27,266 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 25,636 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 24,342 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 24,074 miles

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

Front tyre worn slightly unevenly - 2.00mm at lowest point

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 20,765 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 19,655 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 19,315 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Play in both lower+upper ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator lense cracked but not emitting any white light

Fail 31 Oct 2020 19,315 miles

Headlamp aim too high No visible pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Play in both lower+upper ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator lense cracked but not emitting any white light

Pass 27 Apr 2019 17,929 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 17,216 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 16,375 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members Slight play in upper bush (2.3.4)

Pass 7 May 2016 12,805 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 7,402 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 6,554 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 6,554 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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LT61 VFY is a 2011 BMW K Series in Silver 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 LT61 VFY, 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 LT61 VFY registered?

LT61 VFY is a 2011 BMW K Series, first registered on 6 September 2011.

Is LT61 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT61 VFY 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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