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NL61 TLJ

2011 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,272 mi
Last recorded36,272 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 TLJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 36,272 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 34,445 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 33,277 miles

Rear tyre starting to square

Pass 5 Jul 2023 31,745 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 29,852 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 27,442 miles

Front front pads getting low

Front front tyre getting low

Pass 15 Jul 2020 25,557 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 20,869 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 20,109 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing a little unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 18,023 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 15,109 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 11,840 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 5,398 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 TLJ is a 2011 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TLJ, 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 NL61 TLJ?

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What year was NL61 TLJ registered?

NL61 TLJ is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is NL61 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL61 TLJ shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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