CarVerify

Free Car Check

HY11 KVW

2011 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,388 mi
Last recorded26,388 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 KVW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 26,388 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 26,388 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 23,582 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 23,547 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2024 20,272 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 19,974 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 17,716 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 16,678 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 13,129 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 4,572 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 4,382 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 4,203 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
Full BMW R Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HY11 KVW is a 2011 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HY11 KVW, 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 HY11 KVW?

You can check the full history of HY11 KVW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HY11 KVW registered?

HY11 KVW is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is HY11 KVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY11 KVW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY11 KVW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HY11 KVW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.