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GX61 SUV

2011 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,271 mi
Last recorded82,271 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX61 SUV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 82,271 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 82,256 miles

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

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Slight bind brake

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

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

Rear Slight bind brake

Pass 4 Sep 2019 77,158 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 66,855 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 52,883 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 35,987 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 35,960 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Sep 2015 23,306 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 18,156 miles

rear tyre misshaped[tread pattern]

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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GX61 SUV is a 2011 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GX61 SUV, 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.

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What year was GX61 SUV registered?

GX61 SUV is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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