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NL61 NLY

2011 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,232 mi
Last recorded37,232 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 NLY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 37,232 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 36,697 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 36,382 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 36,382 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 35,233 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 34,431 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 33,173 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 31,779 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 31,779 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 28,592 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 24,704 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 20,758 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 16,225 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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NL61 NLY 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 84.6%.

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 NL61 NLY, 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

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What year was NL61 NLY registered?

NL61 NLY is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is NL61 NLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL61 NLY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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