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PY61 AUL

2011 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,893 mi
Last recorded97,893 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 AUL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 97,893 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 87,497 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 87,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 66,911 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 63,362 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 59,423 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2017 54,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 49,994 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 49,994 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 40,745 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 34,917 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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PY61 AUL is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PY61 AUL, 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 PY61 AUL registered?

PY61 AUL is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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