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FG61 VKC

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,163 mi
Last recorded160,163 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 VKC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2025 160,163 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 153,090 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 145,749 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 136,323 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inners and outers (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 127,498 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 121,127 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 - 4mm tread depth wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 - 4mm tread depth worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight bind detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 108,649 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 93,304 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 80,726 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 71,234 miles

front wipers noisy across windscreen

light scratches across front windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2014 56,022 miles

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

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

scratches in zone a of front screen

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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FG61 VKC is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FG61 VKC, 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 FG61 VKC registered?

FG61 VKC is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 November 2011.

Is FG61 VKC safe to buy?

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