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HJ61 MTO

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,905 mi
Last recorded112,905 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 112,905 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 106,171 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 100,832 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 92,110 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 92,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 85,167 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 79,157 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 79,148 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 68,070 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 62,328 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 52,870 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 42,441 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 30,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MTO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol 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 HJ61 MTO, 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 MTO registered?

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

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