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CV61 VRC

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,051 mi
Last recorded25,051 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 VRC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 25,051 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 24,932 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 24,850 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 24,768 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 24,058 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 23,238 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 22,824 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 21,793 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 20,863 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 20,467 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 15,527 miles

both front tyre's wearing inner edge's.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 10,952 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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CV61 VRC is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV61 VRC, 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 CV61 VRC registered?

CV61 VRC is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is CV61 VRC safe to buy?

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