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AK61 OGL

2011 BMW 1 Series

Purple Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,729 mi
Last recorded153,729 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 OGL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 153,729 miles

Central Front Lower large sticker in lower front windscreen but not effecting the drivers view of the road

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear large sticker in rear window but not effecting the drivers view to the rear

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 153,729 miles

Central Front Lower large sticker in lower front windscreen but not effecting the drivers view of the road

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear large sticker in rear window but not effecting the drivers view to the rear

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 153,653 miles

Central Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit in boot (4.11 (c) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with fog lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with fog lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with brake lights (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front large sticker in lower front windscreen but not effecting the drivers view of the road

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear large sticker in upper rear window but not effecting the drivers view to the rear

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 144,742 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 134,642 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 127,937 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 119,964 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 119,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside 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 12 Sep 2017 106,041 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 102,490 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 88,527 miles

front tyres showing age

Pass 6 Oct 2014 83,632 miles

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

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

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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AK61 OGL is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Purple with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK61 OGL, 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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What year was AK61 OGL registered?

AK61 OGL is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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