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GF61 XSZ

2011 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,548 mi
Last recorded60,548 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 XSZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 60,548 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 60,548 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2024 56,854 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 51,169 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 46,525 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 39,183 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 34,030 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 34,030 miles

Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 25,162 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 20,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 14,794 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 8,330 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 8,054 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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GF61 XSZ is a 2011 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GF61 XSZ, 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

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What year was GF61 XSZ registered?

GF61 XSZ is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 December 2011.

Is GF61 XSZ safe to buy?

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