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PE61 VTV

2011 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

39,517 mi
Last recorded39,517 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW K Series20,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 VTV
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 39,517 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 39,515 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 38,750 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 38,749 miles

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 37,820 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 36,977 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 36,077 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 35,820 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 35,750 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 35,701 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 33,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jan 2017 29,921 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 29,749 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 23,016 miles

Front front rim slight kick slight movement front suspension

Pass 15 Dec 2014 19,989 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 19,926 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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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PE61 VTV is a 2011 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PE61 VTV, 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 PE61 VTV registered?

PE61 VTV is a 2011 BMW K Series, first registered on 8 October 2011.

Is PE61 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE61 VTV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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