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OY61 GXL

2011 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,541 mi
Last recorded21,541 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 GXL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 21,541 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 20,307 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 19,131 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 18,915 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 16,468 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 16,468 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 15,528 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 12,995 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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OY61 GXL is a 2011 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OY61 GXL, 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 OY61 GXL registered?

OY61 GXL is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is OY61 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY61 GXL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OY61 GXL have outstanding finance?

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