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LT61 VEY

2011 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,308 mi
Last recorded53,308 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT61 VEY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 53,308 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 53,281 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 52,503 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 52,084 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 51,517 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 51,217 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 51,103 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 50,951 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 50,595 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 48,402 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 45,384 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 42,409 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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LT61 VEY is a 2011 BMW R Series 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 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 LT61 VEY, 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 LT61 VEY registered?

LT61 VEY is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is LT61 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT61 VEY 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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