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SL61 JMV

2011 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,249 mi
Last recorded38,249 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R120020,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 JMV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 38,249 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 38,249 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 36,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2025 36,934 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Lower Engine oil leak oil cooler)

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 36,214 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 36,179 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 34,079 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 34,079 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 33,203 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 29,208 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 26,542 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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SL61 JMV is a 2011 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SL61 JMV, 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.

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What year was SL61 JMV registered?

SL61 JMV is a 2011 BMW R1200, first registered on 10 December 2011.

Is SL61 JMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 JMV 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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