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HN61 BSZ

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

183,328 mi
Last recorded183,328 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 BSZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 183,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (STRONG ADVISE) (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 178,815 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Sep 2024 173,962 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 173,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Headlamp (4.11 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 173,696 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable 225 45 17

Offside Front fog insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2023 167,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 165,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high out of adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high slight damage to vehicle adjuster covered (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2022 163,085 miles

Front exhaust down pipe leaking

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 163,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front exhaust down pipe leaking

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 160,698 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 160,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working REPEATER INDICATOR. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 143,650 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))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 143,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 22 Jun 2018 133,065 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 133,058 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 118,022 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 110,669 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 110,669 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 96,155 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 96,155 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 76,466 miles

Both Front Tyre(s) Bald & Badly Worn On Outer Edge(s)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tested In Wet Conditions

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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HN61 BSZ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HN61 BSZ, 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 HN61 BSZ registered?

HN61 BSZ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 November 2011.

Is HN61 BSZ safe to buy?

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