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OY11 OVX

2011 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

41,036 mi
Last recorded41,036 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY11 OVX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 41,036 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 39,288 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 36,569 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 31,429 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 30,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 30,081 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 29,130 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 27,144 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 25,477 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 25,109 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 23,168 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 20,509 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 20,509 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 18,983 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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OY11 OVX is a 2011 BMW R Series in Grey 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 OY11 OVX, 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 OY11 OVX registered?

OY11 OVX is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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The MOT history for OY11 OVX 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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