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LT61 VGA

2011 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,956 mi
Last recorded42,956 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT61 VGA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 42,956 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 42,955 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 39,904 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyre worn unevenly.

Pass 25 Nov 2022 38,685 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyre started to wear unevenly.

Fail 26 Sep 2022 38,601 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2021 35,620 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps l/h side dip beam not working (4.1.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 34,344 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 34,333 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 31,182 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 28,876 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 22,864 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 22,363 miles

front brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Aug 2014 20,766 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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 VGA is a 2011 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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