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HJ61 NSU

2011 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,601 mi
Last recorded44,601 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 NSU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 44,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 22 May 2025 44,600 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 44,469 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 44,455 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 44,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Brake pads close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 43,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 39,865 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 36,484 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 33,357 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 31,176 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 25,170 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 21,450 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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HJ61 NSU is a 2011 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HJ61 NSU, 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 HJ61 NSU registered?

HJ61 NSU is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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