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HV11 NJZ

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,870 mi
Last recorded104,870 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 NJZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 104,870 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 104,870 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 90,540 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 90,538 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 85,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 70,051 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 55,398 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 47,856 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing uneven (nearside lower) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 47,856 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing uneven (nearside lower) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 44,312 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 39,247 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 34,812 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 31,188 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 27,877 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 22,982 miles

advise n/s/f tyre cracking in tread and near wear bars

Pass 29 Jul 2013 18,827 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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HV11 NJZ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HV11 NJZ, 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 HV11 NJZ registered?

HV11 NJZ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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