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HV61 YPC

2011 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,969 mi
Last recorded61,969 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 YPC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 61,969 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a))

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively front ball joint dust cover torn not letting in dust (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 58,180 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 54,583 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 53,523 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 50,911 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 45,752 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 43,678 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 36,074 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 30,093 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 30,093 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 23,142 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 23,142 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 20,534 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 16,947 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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HV61 YPC 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 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 HV61 YPC, 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 HV61 YPC registered?

HV61 YPC is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is HV61 YPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV61 YPC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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