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GF11 LWY

2011 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,980 mi
Last recorded43,980 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 LWY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 43,980 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 43,623 miles

Offside Rear Driveshaft gaiter cracking and perished - Replacement advised

Pass 7 May 2024 42,509 miles

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

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to TWI (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 42,020 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 40,129 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 39,570 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 35,163 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 29,059 miles

Front Steering balljoint rubber split.

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 May 2017 25,634 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 22,523 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 22,501 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 18,631 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 14,132 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 LWY is a 2011 BMW R Series in Yellow 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 GF11 LWY, 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 GF11 LWY registered?

GF11 LWY is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 May 2011.

Is GF11 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF11 LWY 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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