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FD61 HWE

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,863 mi
Last recorded31,863 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 HWE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 31,863 miles

coolant level low

Pass 10 Dec 2024 27,197 miles

coolant level low

Pass 1 Dec 2023 25,860 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 23,482 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 23,482 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2021 21,124 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 19,907 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 18,475 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 16,374 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 13,764 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 11,139 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 7,860 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 7,088 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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FD61 HWE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 FD61 HWE, 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

How do I check the history of FD61 HWE?

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What year was FD61 HWE registered?

FD61 HWE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is FD61 HWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 HWE 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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