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HV61 RYG

2011 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,785 mi
Last recorded47,785 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 RYG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 47,785 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 47,783 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 44,478 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 40,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 38,973 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 38,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 36,695 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 35,644 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 32,527 miles

Front wipers smeary / juddery

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 28,663 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 28,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 24,972 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 21,154 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 17,198 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2014 13,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 RYG is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RYG, 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

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What year was HV61 RYG registered?

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

Is HV61 RYG safe to buy?

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