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SP61 VBO

2011 BMW S 1000

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

21,452 mi
Last recorded21,452 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW S 100011,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 VBO
MakeBMW
ModelS 1000
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 21,452 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 21,291 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 20,488 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 18,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 18,779 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 17,622 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 15,863 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 14,528 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 12,760 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 12,520 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 12,346 miles

Exhaust noisy Akrapovic silencer fitted with baffle (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 10,790 miles

Brake disc(s) has slight run out Rear brake disc slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Drive chain slightly loose Chain stretched (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy Akrapovic race can fitted with baffle (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 8,780 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 7,907 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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SP61 VBO is a 2011 BMW S 1000 in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP61 VBO, 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 SP61 VBO registered?

SP61 VBO is a 2011 BMW S 1000, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is SP61 VBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP61 VBO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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