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GS61 GKS

2011 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,953 mi
Last recorded35,953 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS61 GKS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Dec 2025 35,953 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 32,437 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 25,915 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 25,272 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 23,513 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 20,473 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 19,603 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 16,870 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 13,363 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 7,830 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 5,904 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 5,072 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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GS61 GKS 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GS61 GKS, 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 GS61 GKS registered?

GS61 GKS is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is GS61 GKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GS61 GKS shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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