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SB61 XED

2011 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,115 mi
Last recorded21,115 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW K Series20,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 XED
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 21,115 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 20,860 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 20,792 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 20,471 miles

Front Master cylinder cap gasket has very slight weep

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 19,751 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 16,944 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 16,811 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 10,566 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 6,929 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 6,736 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 6,557 miles

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 6,043 miles

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 5,467 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2014 4,999 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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SB61 XED is a 2011 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB61 XED, 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 SB61 XED registered?

SB61 XED is a 2011 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is SB61 XED safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB61 XED shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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