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GF11 LWG

2011 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

15,230 mi
Last recorded15,230 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 LWG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 15,230 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 15,230 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 14,993 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 13,671 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 12,454 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 8,623 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 8,521 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 7,928 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 7,657 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 6,432 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 5,218 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 2,596 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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GF11 LWG is a 2011 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GF11 LWG, 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 GF11 LWG?

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What year was GF11 LWG registered?

GF11 LWG is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 April 2011.

Is GF11 LWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF11 LWG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF11 LWG have outstanding finance?

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