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HN61 DBY

2011 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,459 mi
Last recorded49,459 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 DBY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 49,459 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 46,883 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 43,360 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 41,271 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 34,386 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 31,862 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 31,862 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 27,226 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 27,226 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 23,220 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 18,937 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 15,367 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 14,287 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 10,420 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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HN61 DBY is a 2011 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HN61 DBY, 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 HN61 DBY registered?

HN61 DBY is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is HN61 DBY safe to buy?

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