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HV61 HRJ

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,210 mi
Last recorded143,210 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 HRJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 143,210 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 134,363 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front headlamp condensated

Pass 10 Jul 2023 126,198 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 117,366 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 106,952 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 100,027 miles

Engine cover fitted / Under vehicle cover fitted /Sill covers fitted

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 100,027 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover fitted / Under vehicle cover fitted /Sill covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear 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 wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 89,918 miles

Engine cover fitted / Under vehicle cover fitted / Plastic sill covers fitted

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Smoke test carried out, no reading detected by smoke meter 0.00, therefore plate reading 0.51m-1 reached

Pass 5 Jun 2018 80,927 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

full underbody covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 71,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on the outside edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyres has around 3mm of tread left

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,606 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 57,412 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 47,005 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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HV61 HRJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HV61 HRJ, 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 HV61 HRJ registered?

HV61 HRJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is HV61 HRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV61 HRJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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