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VK61 YSE

2011 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

44,884 mi
Last recorded44,884 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW K Series20,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 YSE
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 44,884 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 43,988 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 42,417 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 42,417 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 40,015 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 37,107 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 35,939 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 35,164 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 33,594 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 31,735 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2017 29,245 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 26,104 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 26,079 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 21,423 miles

Rear brake binding slightly

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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VK61 YSE is a 2011 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VK61 YSE, 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 VK61 YSE registered?

VK61 YSE is a 2011 BMW K Series, first registered on 8 October 2011.

Is VK61 YSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK61 YSE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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