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R28 RPG

2011 BMW S 1000

Bronze Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,511 mi
Last recorded10,511 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW S 100011,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 RPG
MakeBMW
ModelS 1000
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 10,511 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 10,511 miles

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

Rear Footrest missing Footrests missing and passenger seat fitted (6.2.12 (a))

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 9,563 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 9,487 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 8,840 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 8,531 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 8,145 miles

small amount of play in sprocket carrier bearing

Pass 1 Apr 2016 7,491 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 5,883 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 5,461 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 5,460 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the BMW S 1000?

Based on 72,017 MOT tests across 12,740 vehicles.

91.4%
Pass Rate
1,172
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
12,740
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 80
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
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R28 RPG is a 2011 BMW S 1000 in Bronze with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2011 BMW S 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 11,472 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 S 1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R28 RPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW S 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this BMW S 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R28 RPG registered?

R28 RPG is a 2011 BMW S 1000, first registered on 8 August 2011.

Is R28 RPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R28 RPG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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