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BV61 VFA

2011 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,104 mi
Last recorded36,104 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 VFA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 36,104 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 35,076 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 34,639 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 32,902 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 32,294 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 31,348 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 29,865 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 25,456 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 21,106 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 18,533 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 13,703 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 11,779 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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BV61 VFA is a 2011 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BV61 VFA, 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 BV61 VFA registered?

BV61 VFA is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is BV61 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 VFA shows 12 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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