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HN61 JBU

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,301 mi
Last recorded88,301 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 JBU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 88,301 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 86,119 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 81,782 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel TIE ROD SLIGHT PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 74,890 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 67,227 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 61,770 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 59,256 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 54,147 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2018 47,528 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 41,616 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 34,297 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 26,234 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 20,818 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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HN61 JBU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HN61 JBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HN61 JBU?

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What year was HN61 JBU registered?

HN61 JBU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 December 2011.

Is HN61 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN61 JBU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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