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HV61 LFY

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,892 mi
Last recorded48,892 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 LFY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 48,892 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 42,042 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 42,041 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 32,768 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 30,279 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in all tyres/also wear on edges front 215/40 18 rear 245/35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 24,623 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 17,367 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 9,688 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 9,012 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 8,238 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 7,090 miles

tyres splitting inside tread

Pass 8 Sep 2014 6,704 miles

tyres starting to split inside treads...nail in offside front tyre.

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 LFY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LFY, 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 HV61 LFY?

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What year was HV61 LFY registered?

HV61 LFY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is HV61 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV61 LFY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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