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PJ61 BHN

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,746 mi
Last recorded62,746 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 BHN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 62,746 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2026 62,746 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 55,772 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 52,351 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 50,418 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 48,497 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 46,831 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 46,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 45,991 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 45,980 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 44,339 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 40,978 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 40,978 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 36,665 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 32,671 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 28,482 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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PJ61 BHN is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ61 BHN, 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 PJ61 BHN?

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What year was PJ61 BHN registered?

PJ61 BHN is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is PJ61 BHN safe to buy?

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