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F21 JJB

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

112,351 mi
Last recorded112,351 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 JJB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 112,351 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 85,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 108,293 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2024 72,693 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 103,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 65,647 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 99,284 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2022 57,793 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 57,793 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 94,802 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 94,387 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 87,056 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 57,491 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2020 57,480 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2020 80,761 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 24,829 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 50,804 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake performance low effort

hand brake lever is high

Pass 24 May 2019 73,891 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 47,741 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 63,268 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 44,443 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 44,443 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 52,536 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Aug 2016 41,146 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 42,707 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 32,750 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 30,750 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 21,581 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 21,581 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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F21 JJB is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 F21 JJB, 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 F21 JJB registered?

F21 JJB is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 June 2011.

Is F21 JJB safe to buy?

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