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GY61 NLZ

2011 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,270 mi
Last recorded41,270 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 NLZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 41,270 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 41,235 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 40,828 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 40,604 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 38,842 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 35,881 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 33,992 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 33,992 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 30,396 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 24,417 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2mm friction surface. (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2016 18,744 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 16,556 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 13,806 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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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GY61 NLZ is a 2011 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GY61 NLZ, 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 GY61 NLZ registered?

GY61 NLZ is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 22 November 2011.

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The MOT history for GY61 NLZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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