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CB61 ALB

2011 BMW R1200

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,224 mi
Last recorded28,224 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW R120020,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB61 ALB
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 28,224 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 27,650 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 27,174 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 26,963 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 26,154 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 22,602 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 21,801 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 18,393 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 14,771 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 11,558 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 11,558 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 10,980 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 10,980 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 8,959 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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CB61 ALB is a 2011 BMW R1200 in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 20,791 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 R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CB61 ALB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW R1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CB61 ALB?

You can check the full history of CB61 ALB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CB61 ALB registered?

CB61 ALB is a 2011 BMW R1200, first registered on 3 September 2011.

Is CB61 ALB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CB61 ALB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CB61 ALB have outstanding finance?

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