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VN61 JWJ

2011 BMW S 1000

Multi-colour Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,166 mi
Last recorded6,166 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW S 100011,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 JWJ
MakeBMW
ModelS 1000
Year2011
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 6,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 6,159 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 6,131 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 6,088 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 6,035 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 5,254 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 4,693 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 4,675 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 4,324 miles

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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VN61 JWJ is a 2011 BMW S 1000 in Multi-colour with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VN61 JWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VN61 JWJ?

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What year was VN61 JWJ registered?

VN61 JWJ is a 2011 BMW S 1000, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is VN61 JWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN61 JWJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN61 JWJ have outstanding finance?

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