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HV61 KXN

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,278 mi
Last recorded165,278 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 165,278 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2023 165,278 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 157,599 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 133,846 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 133,846 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 101,064 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 100,945 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition broken (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear registration light dull

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2018 77,750 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 77,743 miles

Emissions not tested Misfire detected! (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2016 53,073 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 39,801 miles

All covers fitted underneath vehicle

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Offside Rear nail in side wall of tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2014 31,342 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 31,340 miles

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

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

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 KXN 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 61.5%.

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 HV61 KXN, 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 KXN registered?

HV61 KXN is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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