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FR11 FZS

2011 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,277 mi
Last recorded16,277 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 FZS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 16,277 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 16,237 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 16,213 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 9,632 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 7,208 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 7,176 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 6,558 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 4,016 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 2,522 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 2,091 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 1,796 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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FR11 FZS is a 2011 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FR11 FZS, 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.

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What year was FR11 FZS registered?

FR11 FZS is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 July 2011.

Is FR11 FZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 FZS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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