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BA51 BYE

2011 BMW S 1000

Multi-colour Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,090 mi
Last recorded40,090 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW S 100011,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA51 BYE
MakeBMW
ModelS 1000
Year2011
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 40,090 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 40,090 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

side stand bracket loose

Pass 14 Dec 2024 31,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 23,382 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 21,318 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 21,318 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 17,618 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 14,777 miles

Nearside Rear Sprocket hub bearings has slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 9,864 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 9,329 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 5,987 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 4,050 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 2,784 miles

How Reliable is the BMW S 1000?

Based on 72,017 MOT tests across 12,740 vehicles.

91.4%
Pass Rate
1,172
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
12,740
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 80
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
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BA51 BYE is a 2011 BMW S 1000 in Multi-colour with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2011 BMW S 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 11,472 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 S 1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BA51 BYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW S 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this BMW S 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BA51 BYE registered?

BA51 BYE is a 2011 BMW S 1000, first registered on 25 May 2011.

Is BA51 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA51 BYE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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