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RJ60 DZW

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,565 mi
Last recorded108,565 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ60 DZW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 108,565 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 108,565 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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 24 May 2025 97,901 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 95,986 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 93,320 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 93,320 miles

Exhaust system insecure Flexi-pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 88,558 miles

Exhaust front flex- loose/broken- no leaks and secure

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays and covers fitted to underside

Fail 28 Apr 2022 88,558 miles

Exhaust front flex- loose/broken- no leaks and secure

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays and covers fitted to underside

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

Pass 10 May 2021 82,524 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

front screen washers weak

Offside Rear tyre puncture repair on edge

Pass 20 May 2020 75,988 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 75,974 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 71,489 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 67,979 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 62,573 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 62,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 56,938 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2015 50,180 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 43,032 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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RJ60 DZW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RJ60 DZW, 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 RJ60 DZW registered?

RJ60 DZW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 January 2011.

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