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RJ61 AHV

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

193,693 mi
Last recorded193,693 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 AHV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 193,693 miles

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

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

Tpms light on

Fail 3 Jan 2026 193,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tpms light on

Fail 31 Dec 2025 193,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 184,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 184,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 176,461 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 176,258 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 168,940 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 168,930 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 162,250 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 147,714 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 147,621 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

TPMS Light on dashboard

Fail 9 Jul 2019 147,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

TPMS Light on dashboard

Pass 14 Jul 2018 137,615 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 137,615 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 125,886 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 109,599 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 108,712 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 85,312 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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RJ61 AHV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RJ61 AHV, 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 RJ61 AHV registered?

RJ61 AHV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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