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EO61 ZMU

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,071 mi
Last recorded154,071 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO61 ZMU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 154,071 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 154,066 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Undertray insecure front to rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 132,659 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 114,764 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 114,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 113,668 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 113,668 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 106,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads both sides look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 93,757 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Aug 2018 83,514 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod/ rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 83,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod/ rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 72,757 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 60,141 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 60,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 91v (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 42,810 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 25,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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EO61 ZMU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EO61 ZMU, 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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What year was EO61 ZMU registered?

EO61 ZMU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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