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FG61 HZN

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

200,874 mi
Last recorded200,874 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 HZN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 200,874 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 200,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 113,539 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges and perished damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 109,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 25 May 2023 100,212 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 95,711 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 86,941 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 77,632 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 60,315 miles

Exhaust silencers removed from system but not affecting emissions result.

Fail 1 Nov 2017 60,315 miles

Exhaust silencers removed from system but not affecting emissions result.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 45,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

washers poor

Pass 29 Sep 2015 35,829 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 26,229 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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FG61 HZN is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FG61 HZN, 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 FG61 HZN registered?

FG61 HZN is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for FG61 HZN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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