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HK11 BUU

2011 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,768 mi
Last recorded48,768 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK11 BUU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 48,768 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 48,718 miles

Front Front Tire small cracks in tread

Offside Rear Gaytor Damaged drive shaft gear box end

Pass 18 May 2024 48,625 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 48,293 miles

front tyre perishing

Pass 21 May 2022 48,260 miles

Front SMALL CRACKS IN TREAD

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

GAYTOR DAMAGED GEAR BOX END

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

Fail 21 May 2022 48,260 miles

Front SMALL CRACKS IN TREAD

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

GAYTOR DAMAGED GEAR BOX END

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2021 48,223 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 47,982 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 45,231 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 45,231 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 42,830 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 41,167 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2017 41,163 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 21 May 2016 36,319 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 28,182 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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HK11 BUU is a 2011 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HK11 BUU, 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 HK11 BUU registered?

HK11 BUU is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 June 2011.

Is HK11 BUU safe to buy?

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