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FT10 RAT

2011 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,838 mi
Last recorded50,838 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 RAT
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 50,838 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 50,836 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 May 2025 48,939 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both front pitted and scored) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2025 48,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (inner pad) (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both front pitted and scored) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 47,153 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2023 45,589 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 45,268 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 44,561 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 44,561 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 44,060 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 43,164 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 42,499 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 42,032 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 38,468 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 36,155 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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FT10 RAT is a 2011 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FT10 RAT, 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 FT10 RAT registered?

FT10 RAT is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 May 2011.

Is FT10 RAT safe to buy?

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