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NJ61 UEY

2011 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,056 mi
Last recorded75,056 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 UEY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 75,056 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 72,898 miles

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

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

slight discolouration of brake fliud

Pass 29 Jul 2021 70,052 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 70,052 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 68,070 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 68,036 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 66,776 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 58,258 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 49,578 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inside pad (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 41,762 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 41,588 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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NJ61 UEY is a 2011 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NJ61 UEY, 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 NJ61 UEY registered?

NJ61 UEY is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is NJ61 UEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ61 UEY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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