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FE61 PLU

2011 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,712 mi
Last recorded31,712 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 PLU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 31,712 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 31,527 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 31,520 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake fluid low.

Pass 7 Oct 2023 28,845 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2022 26,241 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 25,669 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 25,433 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 25,431 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 25,431 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 23,090 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 20,765 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 17,360 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 14,726 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Oct 2014 10,690 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 PLU is a 2011 BMW R Series in Blue 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 FE61 PLU, 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 FE61 PLU registered?

FE61 PLU is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 22 October 2011.

Is FE61 PLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE61 PLU 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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