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OV61 CYE

2011 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

38,191 mi
Last recorded38,191 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 CYE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 38,191 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 37,570 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 37,570 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Steering linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 37,357 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 36,805 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 35,076 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 32,486 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 27,319 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 23,493 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 19,673 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 14,975 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 9,348 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 8,328 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 7,794 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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OV61 CYE is a 2011 BMW R Series in White 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 OV61 CYE, 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 OV61 CYE registered?

OV61 CYE is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is OV61 CYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV61 CYE 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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