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PJ61 YFA

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,463 mi
Last recorded37,463 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 YFA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 37,463 miles

Central Lower NS+OS vehicle body damaged by impact, but not seriously affecting overall security.

Front Discs heavily worn pitted and scored but not seriously weakened.

Rear Discs heavily worn pitted and scored but not seriously weakened.

Fail 21 Feb 2020 37,463 miles

Central Lower NS+OS vehicle body damaged by impact, but not seriously affecting overall security.

Front Discs heavily worn pitted and scored but not seriously weakened.

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

Rear Discs heavily worn pitted and scored but not seriously weakened.

Pass 4 Feb 2019 31,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 29,302 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 26,355 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has puncture.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 20,572 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 15,397 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 YFA is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PJ61 YFA, 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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What year was PJ61 YFA registered?

PJ61 YFA is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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The MOT history for PJ61 YFA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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