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786 ARD

2011 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,745 mi
Last recorded25,745 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration786 ARD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 25,745 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 25,743 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 25,717 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 25,653 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 25,651 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 25,634 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 25,148 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 14,807 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 9,564 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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786 ARD is a 2011 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2011 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.1% with a typical mileage of 21,249 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 786 ARD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 15 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 786 ARD registered?

786 ARD is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is 786 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 786 ARD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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