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YK61 LKE

2011 BMW 135

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,353 mi
Last recorded71,353 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 13539,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 LKE
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 71,353 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 70,490 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 67,738 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 67,707 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Topped up. When operated leaks out from bumper. (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 65,605 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 62,070 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 57,151 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 56,123 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 55,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 35 18 92y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2017 46,444 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 37,820 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 28,751 miles

N/S/R tyre nearing legal limit (3mm)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 21,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 135?

Based on 20,607 MOT tests across 1,654 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,740
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,654
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 327
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 231
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 60
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YK61 LKE is a 2011 BMW 135 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2011 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 39,868 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 135 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 327 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK61 LKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 135 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 135 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YK61 LKE registered?

YK61 LKE is a 2011 BMW 135, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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