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PJ11 PSU

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,443 mi
Last recorded128,443 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 PSU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 128,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Mirror cap missing

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 128,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Mirror cap missing

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 125,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 125,924 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 122,692 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r lower rear arm outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 122,692 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r lower rear arm outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 119,344 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 119,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2019 113,993 miles

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

Offside Door mirror broken , glass missing.

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 113,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Door mirror broken , glass missing.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 101,990 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 98,358 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 91,507 miles

all tyres perished outer sidewall

undertray fitted obscuring view of tested items

Pass 9 Jun 2015 85,312 miles

Offside washer jet leaking

Fail 24 Jul 2014 79,880 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 79,880 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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PJ11 PSU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PJ11 PSU, 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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PJ11 PSU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 July 2011.

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