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HV61 VJX

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

198,284 mi
Last recorded198,284 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 VJX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 198,284 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 193,383 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 193,383 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 188,550 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2024 188,550 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) AT O/S/F WHEEL (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front DAY RUUNER BULB

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

Nearside Rear WHEEL MAY DETACH FROM CAR DUE TO WHEEL BEARING WEAR

Pass 27 Jun 2023 182,387 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 182,357 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 174,887 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 166,386 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 156,921 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall sliced but no cord present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner rim of wheel been repaired

Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 153,244 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 133,909 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 111,092 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

vehicle seen with different number plates

Pass 12 Oct 2016 85,534 miles

VEHICLE SEEN WITH DIFFERENT NUMBER PLATES

Pass 1 Oct 2015 66,920 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 54,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VJX 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 HV61 VJX, 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 VJX registered?

HV61 VJX is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is HV61 VJX safe to buy?

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