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AJ60 LVO

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,229 mi
Last recorded136,229 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ60 LVO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 136,229 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 134,629 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 131,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 131,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 128,485 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 128,485 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 124,085 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 124,085 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 117,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,MM IN CENTRE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD. ()

Fail 19 Oct 2020 117,610 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB NOT CORRECTLY FITTED. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,MM IN CENTRE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD. ()

Pass 19 Jul 2019 110,116 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 110,000 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 103,650 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 97,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 92,211 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 85,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 78,135 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 68,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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AJ60 LVO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 68,378 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 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ60 LVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ60 LVO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 January 2011.

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