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RJ60 KVO

2011 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

219,974 mi
Last recorded219,974 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ60 KVO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2024 219,974 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 205,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 205,364 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 188,590 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 180,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 170,395 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 153,343 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 136,507 miles

Front exhaust clamp cracked

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 118,613 miles

Front exhaust clamp cracked

Offside Front Inner wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside Rear Upper suspension arm has slight play in inner ball joint

Offside Rear tyre 3mm & wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2016 101,089 miles

Front Inner brake pads low

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm & outer side wall has a small bulge

Offside Front Inner wheel rim slightly distorted

Fail 9 Nov 2016 101,089 miles

Front Inner brake pads low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm & outer side wall has a small bulge

Offside Front Inner wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 85,558 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 68,832 miles

slight wear evident osr top suspension ball joint

Pass 17 Dec 2013 52,095 miles

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

all tyre sidewalls perishing evident

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 KVO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KVO, 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 KVO registered?

RJ60 KVO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 January 2011.

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