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LT61 VFZ

2011 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,877 mi
Last recorded38,877 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 38,877 miles

Nearside Sidecar structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Side car Wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 38,863 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shaft Drive Hinge/ Joint bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Sidecar structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Side car Wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 36,615 miles

Sidecar structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 35,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight roughness sidecar wheel bearing

Pass 6 Nov 2018 31,603 miles

Driveshaft boot perishing (gearbox and rear drive)

Engine protection bars loose

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a slight perishing caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 26,149 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 25,536 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings are excessively rough (5.2.3d)

Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 21,098 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

OIL LEAK ON REAR OF ENGINE, BETWEEN ENGINE AND GEARBOX

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 21,098 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

OIL LEAK ON REAR OF ENGINE, BETWEEN ENGINE AND GEARBOX

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 14,855 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre sidewall perished heavily

Fail 20 Oct 2015 14,371 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings are excessively rough (5.2.3d)

Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Steering ball joint seal split caused by brake line

Offside Front Front R/H Brake line rubbing on front ball joint seal

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre sidewall perished heavily

Pass 8 Nov 2014 9,833 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 VFZ is a 2011 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ registered?

LT61 VFZ is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 November 2011.

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