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EJ61 KMG

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,153 mi
Last recorded157,153 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 157,153 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 157,153 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 147,425 miles

Rear Number plate lights have dim output

Pass 1 Mar 2024 137,701 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 137,701 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Moister inside light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 125,516 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 108,693 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 106,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 106,427 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 101,934 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 95,318 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 92,516 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 87,160 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 78,986 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 78,513 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer tyre wearing low

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 57,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen has damage/repair in zone in excess of 10mm but is barley visible and does not restrict drivers view

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 KMG is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KMG, 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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EJ61 KMG is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 December 2011.

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