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LT61 VEM

2011 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,447 mi
Last recorded16,447 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW R120020,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT61 VEM
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 16,447 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 16,310 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 15,961 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 15,406 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 14,218 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 13,650 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 13,617 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 13,535 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 11,576 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 7,726 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 5,903 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 4,889 miles

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 VEM is a 2011 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VEM, 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.

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What year was LT61 VEM registered?

LT61 VEM is a 2011 BMW R1200, first registered on 22 October 2011.

Is LT61 VEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT61 VEM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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