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HN61 GJO

2011 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,479 mi
Last recorded151,479 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 GJO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 151,479 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))

exhaust have a small leaks

Fail 30 Oct 2023 151,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust have a small leaks

Pass 5 Oct 2022 140,594 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 122,071 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 106,303 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 90,102 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

both front tyre sidewalls damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2019 90,064 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

both front tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2018 79,600 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 79,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 66,602 miles

Offside Rear parking brake just met requirements

Fail 15 Aug 2017 66,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear parking brake just met requirements

Pass 10 Aug 2016 46,554 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 46,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has perished valve stem. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre perished on tread.

Offside Front Tyre perished on tread and badly worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has perished valve stem. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 25,512 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wearbars

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 GJO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GJO, 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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HN61 GJO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 December 2011.

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