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FE61 PLZ

2011 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,442 mi
Last recorded34,442 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 34,442 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 30,807 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 30,392 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 29,355 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 28,231 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 26,955 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 25,522 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 23,416 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 21,144 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 17,661 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 13,333 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 13,333 miles

Headlamp aim too high incorrectly fitted bulb (1.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 12,525 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 PLZ 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 PLZ, 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 PLZ?

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What year was FE61 PLZ registered?

FE61 PLZ is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 September 2011.

Is FE61 PLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE61 PLZ 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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