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AJ61 BDX

2011 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,660 mi
Last recorded139,660 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 BDX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 139,660 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 139,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 136,415 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 133,657 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 133,657 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 130,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 127,451 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 123,865 miles

windscreen has small crack

Pass 17 Nov 2017 109,755 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 90,058 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1d)

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Nov 2016 90,058 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1d)

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Sep 2016 90,551 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

chips & cracks on screen

chips just under 10 mm in A zone

engine vibration

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

Pass 19 Sep 2016 90,051 miles

chips & cracks on screen

chips just under 10mm in A zone

engine vibration

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

Pass 13 Jul 2016 88,032 miles

Chips to windscreen.

Fail 13 Jul 2016 88,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Chips to windscreen.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,964 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 57,959 miles

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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AJ61 BDX is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AJ61 BDX, 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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AJ61 BDX is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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