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BK61 HYY

2011 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,820 mi
Last recorded12,820 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 HYY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 12,820 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 12,801 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 12,665 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 12,665 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 12,424 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2021 12,389 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 11,575 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 11,440 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 11,208 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2017 9,932 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 9,687 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 8,520 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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BK61 HYY is a 2011 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,200cc 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 BK61 HYY, 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 BK61 HYY registered?

BK61 HYY is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is BK61 HYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK61 HYY 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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