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MF61 WJJ

2011 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,314 mi
Last recorded64,314 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 WJJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 64,314 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 64,314 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 58,849 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 58,829 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 57,554 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 55,695 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 55,589 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 55,589 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 53,930 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 53,930 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 53,351 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 52,654 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 52,654 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 May 2016 43,736 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 41,051 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 39,583 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 39,583 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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MF61 WJJ is a 2011 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MF61 WJJ, 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 MF61 WJJ registered?

MF61 WJJ is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is MF61 WJJ safe to buy?

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