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AU11 XPL

2011 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,029 mi
Last recorded52,029 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 XPL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 52,029 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 49,242 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 46,817 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 44,835 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 40,807 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 38,473 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 35,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 32,308 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 30,341 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 30,341 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 22,809 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 16,847 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014

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

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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AU11 XPL is a 2011 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AU11 XPL, 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 AU11 XPL registered?

AU11 XPL is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 March 2011.

Is AU11 XPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU11 XPL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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