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HY61 LJF

2011 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,034 mi
Last recorded64,034 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 64,034 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 60,941 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 56,015 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 52,050 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 50,348 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 46,283 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 45,128 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 44,683 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 43,757 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 41,319 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 41,318 miles

Central Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn on inside pad only (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 36,018 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 28,862 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 28,812 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 20,973 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 LJF is a 2011 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HY61 LJF, 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 LJF registered?

HY61 LJF is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is HY61 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY61 LJF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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