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FP61 NZN

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,402 mi
Last recorded123,402 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 NZN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 123,402 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 98,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 97,382 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 92,061 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 85,169 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 75,179 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 71,408 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 68,218 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 68,218 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 65,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly perished 225/45/17/94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 53,730 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 53,727 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 46,591 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 46,591 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 38,557 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 38,557 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 30,980 miles

seat belt warning lamp on

Pass 18 Jan 2014 26,096 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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FP61 NZN is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FP61 NZN, 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 FP61 NZN?

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What year was FP61 NZN registered?

FP61 NZN is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 December 2011.

Is FP61 NZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP61 NZN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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