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AK61 FDE

2011 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

32,336 mi
Last recorded32,336 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 FDE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 32,336 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 28,954 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 28,954 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc insecure Bolts loose (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 25,368 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 22,110 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 19,164 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 15,225 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 15,129 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 14,023 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 11,276 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 8,560 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 7,192 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 6,386 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 4,865 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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AK61 FDE is a 2011 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AK61 FDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK61 FDE registered?

AK61 FDE is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is AK61 FDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 FDE 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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