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AO60 SZV

2011 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

24,001 mi
Last recorded24,001 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO60 SZV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 24,001 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 23,981 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 23,981 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2023 23,074 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 20,658 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 19,305 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 19,305 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 18,395 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 17,673 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 16,739 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 15,387 miles

Rear NAIL IN REAR TYRE

Fail 5 Mar 2015 13,875 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 13,875 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 11,581 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 11,581 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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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AO60 SZV is a 2011 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO60 SZV, 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 AO60 SZV registered?

AO60 SZV is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 February 2011.

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The MOT history for AO60 SZV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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