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FE11 FWN

2011 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,413 mi
Last recorded21,413 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE11 FWN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 21,413 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 21,254 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2023 21,178 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 21,091 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 20,986 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 20,963 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 20,748 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 20,601 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 20,443 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 20,300 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 20,293 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 19,983 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 16,438 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 16,438 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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FE11 FWN is a 2011 BMW R Series in Grey 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 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 FE11 FWN, 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 FE11 FWN registered?

FE11 FWN is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 June 2011.

Is FE11 FWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE11 FWN 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.

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