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HJ61 YCA

2011 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

43,863 mi
Last recorded43,863 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 YCA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 43,863 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 43,715 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 43,076 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 39,952 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 37,481 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 37,154 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 37,154 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 35,781 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 33,820 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 33,319 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 31,862 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 29,786 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 24,042 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 17,572 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 YCA is a 2011 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YCA, 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

How do I check the history of HJ61 YCA?

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What year was HJ61 YCA registered?

HJ61 YCA is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 November 2011.

Is HJ61 YCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ61 YCA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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