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EJ61 FHM

2011 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,400 mi
Last recorded25,400 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 FHM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 25,400 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 25,288 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 24,328 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 23,428 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 22,518 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 19,980 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 19,928 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 19,364 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 19,067 miles

front tyres cracking

Fail 27 Nov 2015 19,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2014 14,254 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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EJ61 FHM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EJ61 FHM, 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

How do I check the history of EJ61 FHM?

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What year was EJ61 FHM registered?

EJ61 FHM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is EJ61 FHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ61 FHM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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