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HY61 LHW

2011 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,963 mi
Last recorded47,963 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R120020,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 LHW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 47,963 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 47,959 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 46,682 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 44,997 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 42,342 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 38,788 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 34,913 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 28,915 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 27,969 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 24,457 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 20,570 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 17,094 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 12,916 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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HY61 LHW is a 2011 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 20,791 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 R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY61 LHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW R1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY61 LHW registered?

HY61 LHW is a 2011 BMW R1200, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is HY61 LHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY61 LHW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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