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EX61 AVF

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,893 mi
Last recorded175,893 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 AVF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 175,893 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 157,630 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn unevenly

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect seeping oil and upper dust cover adrift from top mount (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure monitor warning lamp on.

Fail 4 Jul 2022 157,630 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure catalyst-to-front pipe join area fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn unevenly

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil upper dust cover adrift from top mount (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure monitor warning lamp on.

Pass 1 Jun 2021 143,627 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 137,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 127,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 127,582 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 115,185 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 101,536 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 101,535 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 101,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 88,359 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 59,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 AVF is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AVF, 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 EX61 AVF registered?

EX61 AVF is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is EX61 AVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 AVF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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