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AO61 LBV

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,666 mi
Last recorded81,666 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 LBV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 81,666 miles

Rear seat belts unable to be tested

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 81,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in sidewall, tyre also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seat belts unable to be tested

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 73,873 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Tread starting to separate on both front tyres

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 68,530 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 58,536 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 57,490 miles

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 14 Dec 2020 52,648 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 48,988 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 48,913 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 45,796 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 45,781 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 43,883 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Dec 2017 43,882 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Dec 2016 40,766 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 37,631 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 28,843 miles

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

some cuts in rear tyres

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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AO61 LBV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO61 LBV, 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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AO61 LBV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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