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EJ61 JKK

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,115 mi
Last recorded50,115 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 JKK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 50,115 miles

Nearside Front brake calliper anti-rattle spring missing

Nearside Rear brake calliper anti-rattle spring missing

Offside Front brake calliper anti-rattle spring missing

Fail 23 Jan 2023 50,115 miles

Nearside Front brake calliper anti-rattle spring missing

Nearside Rear brake calliper anti-rattle spring missing

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi to middle section de-attached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake calliper anti-rattle spring missing

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 44,018 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 44,018 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working NSR & OSR (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front Fog Lights And/Or Switch Not Working

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 43,272 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 41,390 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 41,382 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 37,625 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 35,747 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 32,120 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 32,120 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

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

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

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 JKK is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EJ61 JKK, 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 EJ61 JKK registered?

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

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