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HK11 OVB

2011 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

64,791 mi
Last recorded64,791 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 64,791 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 60,738 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 60,738 miles

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 55,667 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 54,124 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 50,384 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 43,705 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 39,025 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 30,727 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 23,863 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 22,353 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 21,968 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 22,381 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 19,248 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 16,946 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 OVB 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 93.3%.

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 HK11 OVB, 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 HK11 OVB registered?

HK11 OVB is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 August 2011.

Is HK11 OVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK11 OVB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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