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GY60 ZYK

2011 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,601 mi
Last recorded42,601 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY60 ZYK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 42,601 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 39,864 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 37,653 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 37,246 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 36,330 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 36,179 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 33,385 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 32,006 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 31,999 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 26,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 26,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 22,550 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 16,040 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 14,966 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 10,248 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 10,248 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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GY60 ZYK is a 2011 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GY60 ZYK, 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 GY60 ZYK registered?

GY60 ZYK is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 22 February 2011.

Is GY60 ZYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY60 ZYK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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