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GJ61 XCW

2011 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,110 mi
Last recorded20,110 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 XCW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 20,110 miles
Fail 2 May 2020 20,110 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 16,240 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has irregular wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has irregular wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 15,126 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 12,624 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 10,391 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 7,809 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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GJ61 XCW is a 2011 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GJ61 XCW, 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 GJ61 XCW registered?

GJ61 XCW is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is GJ61 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ61 XCW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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