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SF61 BSY

2011 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,330 mi
Last recorded56,330 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R120020,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF61 BSY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 56,330 miles

Nearside Front OIL LEAK FROM CYLINDER HEAD

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 55,348 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 51,170 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 45,002 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 36,305 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 29,911 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 21,789 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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SF61 BSY is a 2011 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF61 BSY, 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 SF61 BSY registered?

SF61 BSY is a 2011 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is SF61 BSY safe to buy?

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