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HY61 KGU

2011 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

24,130 mi
Last recorded24,130 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 KGU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 24,130 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 24,130 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 22,039 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 20,490 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 17,322 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 14,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 13,772 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 13,748 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 13,739 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 13,695 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 13,533 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 13,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 13,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 12,941 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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HY61 KGU is a 2011 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HY61 KGU, 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 HY61 KGU registered?

HY61 KGU is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 October 2011.

Is HY61 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY61 KGU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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