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FE61 PJV

2011 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,315 mi
Last recorded31,315 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 PJV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 31,315 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 27,966 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 27,281 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 25,400 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 23,521 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 20,927 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 19,844 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 19,844 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 18,164 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 17,037 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 15,186 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 14,432 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 11,881 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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FE61 PJV is a 2011 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FE61 PJV, 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

How do I check the history of FE61 PJV?

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What year was FE61 PJV registered?

FE61 PJV is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is FE61 PJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE61 PJV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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