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HJ61 MTK

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,913 mi
Last recorded110,913 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 MTK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 110,913 miles

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

o/s/f tyre smooth on inside edge

Pass 13 Feb 2024 109,036 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 109,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 104,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 104,316 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 97,806 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 94,084 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 85,478 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 75,633 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 67,237 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 55,361 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 11 May 2016 55,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 50 17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 48,079 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 40,101 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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HJ61 MTK is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HJ61 MTK, 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 HJ61 MTK registered?

HJ61 MTK is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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