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GU61 HOA

2011 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,334 mi
Last recorded56,334 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 HOA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 56,334 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 56,243 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 42,302 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 42,112 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 36,988 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 36,951 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 25,164 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 24,558 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 24,108 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 22,459 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 13,357 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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GU61 HOA is a 2011 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GU61 HOA, 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 GU61 HOA registered?

GU61 HOA is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 September 2011.

Is GU61 HOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 HOA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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