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EX61 AVD

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,580 mi
Last recorded108,580 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 AVD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 108,580 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 99,847 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass insecure (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 99,847 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall damage to cords 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass insecure (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 99,834 miles

Brake wear indicator lamp lit on dashboard

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside number plate lamp very dim

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system shows a fault

Fail 18 Mar 2024 99,834 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 245/35-18 on nearside rear 225/40-18 on offside rear (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake wear indicator lamp lit on dashboard

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside number plate lamp very dim

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system shows a fault

Pass 15 Mar 2023 93,406 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 85,692 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 85,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 May 2021 80,274 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2020 73,802 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 73,802 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 67,339 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 59,728 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 May 2017 51,908 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 51,908 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 43,834 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 38,808 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 27,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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EX61 AVD is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EX61 AVD, 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 EX61 AVD registered?

EX61 AVD is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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