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BV61 AZJ

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

94,134 mi
Last recorded94,134 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 AZJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 94,134 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 92,586 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 90,229 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 86,103 miles

exhaust front flexi weak

Pass 18 Aug 2022 80,505 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 80,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn smooth outer edge 205/50v17 89v runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 74,516 miles

Central Front object in screen but not affecting vision

Pass 28 Aug 2020 71,322 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 65,042 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 58,186 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 50,555 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2016 42,270 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 32,515 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 27,539 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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BV61 AZJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BV61 AZJ, 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 BV61 AZJ registered?

BV61 AZJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 October 2011.

Is BV61 AZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 AZJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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