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GJ61 HHS

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,061 mi
Last recorded125,061 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 HHS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 125,061 miles

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

Nearside Front DRL inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 125,053 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing more white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front DRL inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 105,672 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 107,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 84,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 70,733 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 69,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 60,591 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 60,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2018 55,646 miles

cuts/curb damage to near side front tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2018 55,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

cuts/curb damage to near side front tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2017 52,444 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 52,444 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 45,693 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 34,553 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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GJ61 HHS is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ61 HHS, 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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GJ61 HHS is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 October 2011.

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