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OY61 GWX

2011 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

16,264 mi
Last recorded16,264 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R120020,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 GWX
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 16,264 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 16,264 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 16,122 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 15,342 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 14,874 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 14,076 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 12,850 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 12,525 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 12,202 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 10,198 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 9,058 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 7,813 miles

Front Front tyre is starting to perish

Pass 8 Dec 2014 6,941 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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OY61 GWX is a 2011 BMW R1200 in Grey 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 R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 20,791 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 R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY61 GWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW R1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY61 GWX registered?

OY61 GWX is a 2011 BMW R1200, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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The MOT history for OY61 GWX 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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