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EF61 OWA

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,937 mi
Last recorded88,937 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 OWA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 88,937 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 82,658 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 77,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 73,812 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 68,670 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 63,520 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 58,858 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 58,858 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2018 50,484 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 42,528 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise attention (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 35,449 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 29,119 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 23,084 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EF61 OWA is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EF61 OWA, 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 EF61 OWA registered?

EF61 OWA is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 December 2011.

Is EF61 OWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 OWA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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