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AV61 XFT

2011 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,809 mi
Last recorded194,809 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 XFT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 194,809 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 183,389 miles

Brake warning light is on the dash

Offside Front Rackend has play

Offside Rear Wheel rim has been repaired

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 183,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake warning light is on the dash

Offside Front Rackend has play

Offside Rear Wheel rim has been repaired

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 171,972 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 171,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Brake pad warning light is on

Pass 15 Aug 2022 161,036 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 161,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 154,760 miles

various tyres worn on edges and close to limit

Fail 28 Oct 2021 154,757 miles

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

various tyres worn on edges and close to limit

Pass 7 Sep 2020 145,258 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 21 Sep 2019 134,733 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 127,473 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 127,473 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 119,231 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 101,895 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 83,213 miles

Items removed from mirror

Nearside Rear Unable to test seat belt fully due to child seat fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 71,194 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 71,194 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AV61 XFT is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV61 XFT, 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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AV61 XFT is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2011.

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