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BG61 LVC

2011 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,806 mi
Last recorded59,806 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 LVC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 May 2024 59,806 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 59,135 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 56,747 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 52,156 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 45,024 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 36,730 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 28,648 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 20,340 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 9,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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BG61 LVC is a 2011 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG61 LVC, 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.

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What year was BG61 LVC registered?

BG61 LVC is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 December 2011.

Is BG61 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 LVC shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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