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VU61 JWK

2011 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,441 mi
Last recorded51,441 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW K Series20,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 JWK
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 51,441 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 50,440 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 49,976 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 48,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 46,987 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 46,987 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 42,760 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 41,765 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 37,250 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 35,449 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 33,375 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 28,868 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 23,757 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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VU61 JWK 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 84.6%.

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 VU61 JWK, 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 VU61 JWK registered?

VU61 JWK is a 2011 BMW K Series, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is VU61 JWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU61 JWK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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