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AU61 WFE

2011 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,599 mi
Last recorded27,599 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 WFE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 27,599 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 27,108 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 26,336 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 25,640 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 24,447 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 20,784 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 17,462 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 13,107 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 13,007 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 13,007 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2015 11,085 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 9,781 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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AU61 WFE is a 2011 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AU61 WFE, 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

How do I check the history of AU61 WFE?

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What year was AU61 WFE registered?

AU61 WFE is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is AU61 WFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 WFE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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