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MA61 SER

2011 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,453 mi
Last recorded22,453 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW K Series20,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 SER
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 22,453 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 22,453 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 22,268 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 22,085 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 21,927 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 21,092 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 21,084 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2019 19,106 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 18,485 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 17,055 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 10,391 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 10,377 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2015 8,826 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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MA61 SER is a 2011 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MA61 SER, 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

How do I check the history of MA61 SER?

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What year was MA61 SER registered?

MA61 SER is a 2011 BMW K Series, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is MA61 SER safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA61 SER shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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