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VU61 JWE

2011 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,101 mi
Last recorded63,101 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R120020,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 JWE
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2026 63,101 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 60,178 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 56,249 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 54,647 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 46,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 38,369 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 29,009 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 28,977 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 28,924 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 28,321 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 26,568 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 19,319 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 12,449 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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VU61 JWE is a 2011 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 VU61 JWE, 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 VU61 JWE registered?

VU61 JWE is a 2011 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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