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GU11 ZKA

2011 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

32,503 mi
Last recorded32,503 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 ZKA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 32,503 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 31,287 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 29,647 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 27,598 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 26,401 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 25,160 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 24,391 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 21,887 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 21,887 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 19,181 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 16,932 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 14,238 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 13,655 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 12,136 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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GU11 ZKA is a 2011 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GU11 ZKA, 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 GU11 ZKA registered?

GU11 ZKA is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 April 2011.

Is GU11 ZKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU11 ZKA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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