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HY61 LJK

2011 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

23,047 mi
Last recorded23,047 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 23,047 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 22,023 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 20,620 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 19,688 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 18,828 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 18,226 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 17,459 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 17,459 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 15,850 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 15,071 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 12,675 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 9,884 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 8,556 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 LJK is a 2011 BMW R Series in White 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 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 LJK, 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 HY61 LJK?

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What year was HY61 LJK registered?

HY61 LJK is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 October 2011.

Is HY61 LJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY61 LJK 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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