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AV61 HVZ

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,518 mi
Last recorded99,518 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 HVZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 99,518 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 97,940 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 97,940 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 93,511 miles

Undertray not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jun 2023 88,437 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 88,437 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 80,594 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 80,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 69,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front day runner light not working

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 62,642 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 62,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2018 58,340 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 55,648 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 55,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 49,792 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 44,928 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 35,607 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AV61 HVZ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AV61 HVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV61 HVZ registered?

AV61 HVZ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is AV61 HVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 HVZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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