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RF61 PJJ

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,380 mi
Last recorded47,380 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 PJJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 47,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2025 47,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 44,236 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 44,236 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 40,919 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 37,226 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 31,834 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 29,288 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 25,458 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 21,321 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 17,454 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 15,351 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 15,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 12,281 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 9,430 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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RF61 PJJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF61 PJJ, 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 RF61 PJJ registered?

RF61 PJJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is RF61 PJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF61 PJJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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