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NL61 ZTS

2011 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,325 mi
Last recorded44,325 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 ZTS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 44,325 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 36,725 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 33,187 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 30,353 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 27,030 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 25,668 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 25,661 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 22,743 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 18,313 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 15,659 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 13,394 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 11,442 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 7,526 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 ZTS is a 2011 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZTS, 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 ZTS?

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What year was NL61 ZTS registered?

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

Is NL61 ZTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL61 ZTS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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