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WJ61 AWA

2011 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,300 mi
Last recorded64,300 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW K Series20,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 AWA
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 64,300 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 60,625 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 59,630 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 54,263 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 50,751 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 48,783 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 48,781 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 43,303 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake pads very rusty.

Pass 6 Mar 2018 37,888 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 31,677 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 25,294 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 25,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 13,572 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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WJ61 AWA 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 WJ61 AWA, 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 WJ61 AWA registered?

WJ61 AWA is a 2011 BMW K Series, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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