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HJ11 KBV

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,301 mi
Last recorded97,301 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 KBV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 97,301 miles

under body corrosion not severe

Pass 30 Jul 2024 95,108 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2023 92,544 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2022 90,577 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2021 88,974 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 88,974 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted outer pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2021 88,968 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 88,968 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 86,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 86,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 80,791 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 76,273 miles

emissions too clean for smoke test

Fail 3 Mar 2018 76,233 miles

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

emissions too clean for smoke test

screen wash system may be frozen

Pass 6 Mar 2017 68,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 68,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick will require discs as wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick will require discs as scored (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 58,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 58,664 miles

Nearside Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 51,347 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HJ11 KBV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HJ11 KBV, 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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HJ11 KBV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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