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MW11 VLG

2011 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

39,703 mi
Last recorded39,703 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW11 VLG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 39,703 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 39,691 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 38,475 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 34,227 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 29,788 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 24,912 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 22,445 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 22,290 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 22,289 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 18,580 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 13,497 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 12,512 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 10,501 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 9,044 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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MW11 VLG is a 2011 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MW11 VLG, 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

How do I check the history of MW11 VLG?

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What year was MW11 VLG registered?

MW11 VLG is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is MW11 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW11 VLG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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