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LT61 VEL

2011 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,713 mi
Last recorded25,713 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R120020,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT61 VEL
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 25,713 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 25,007 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 25,007 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 24,254 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 24,036 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 23,092 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 21,793 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 20,297 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 18,308 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 16,966 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 14,204 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 10,914 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 5,822 miles

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

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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LT61 VEL is a 2011 BMW R1200 in Blue 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 LT61 VEL, 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 LT61 VEL registered?

LT61 VEL is a 2011 BMW R1200, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is LT61 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT61 VEL 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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