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BG61 LUA

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,499 mi
Last recorded156,499 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 LUA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 156,499 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Dec 2024 146,000 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2023 127,763 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 123,081 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 116,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 110,764 miles

Air filter rubbing against body

Offside Rear exhaust mounting defective held by cable ties

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 110,762 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Air filter rubbing against body.

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust being held up by cableties. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

lamp switch damaged.

Pass 18 Jan 2019 98,917 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 98,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 93,659 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 93,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Also knocking when driven. (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 79,124 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 79,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 62,444 miles

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

screen damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2014 46,561 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 34,152 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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BG61 LUA 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 BG61 LUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG61 LUA registered?

BG61 LUA is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is BG61 LUA safe to buy?

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