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LT61 VFM

2011 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,026 mi
Last recorded60,026 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT61 VFM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 60,026 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork Seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Paralever bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 60,026 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork Seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Paralever bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 59,817 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 59,468 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Jul 2016 58,276 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play Paralever (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 7 Jul 2016 58,276 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play Paralever (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Sep 2014 45,703 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 VFM is a 2011 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VFM, 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.

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What year was LT61 VFM registered?

LT61 VFM is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 September 2011.

Is LT61 VFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT61 VFM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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