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AV61 HWM

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,026 mi
Last recorded75,026 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 HWM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 75,026 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 71,108 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 67,658 miles

ALL WHEELS SIGNS OF CORROSION

Fail 23 Jul 2024 67,658 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ALL WHEELS SIGNS OF CORROSION

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 64,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 61,090 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))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 57,624 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 54,305 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 50,346 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 45,738 miles

Engine covers, undertrays & sill covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 27 Jul 2018 45,738 miles

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

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

Engine covers, undertrays & sill covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jul 2017 41,336 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 37,622 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 32,204 miles

Front wipers poor

Pass 23 Sep 2014 24,888 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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AV61 HWM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HWM, 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 AV61 HWM registered?

AV61 HWM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is AV61 HWM safe to buy?

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