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VK11 XLB

2011 BMW F Series

Grey Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,822 mi
Last recorded20,822 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW F Series16,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 XLB
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 20,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 20,822 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 19,800 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 19,578 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 19,006 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 18,234 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 18,082 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 15,946 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 15,939 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 12,113 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 12,031 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 11,846 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 10,539 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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VK11 XLB is a 2011 BMW F Series in Grey with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2011 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 16,270 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK11 XLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 15 years old, this BMW F Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK11 XLB registered?

VK11 XLB is a 2011 BMW F Series, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is VK11 XLB safe to buy?

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