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FP61 UFU

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,573 mi
Last recorded157,573 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 UFU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 157,573 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 157,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 139,914 miles

CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Fail 14 Dec 2024 139,914 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 13 Dec 2023 125,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION. (4.1.4 (b))

engine cover & complete under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 16 Dec 2022 107,799 miles

Handbrake travel high

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 92,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 80,636 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 26 Jun 2019 63,273 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Plastic cover on shocker loose due to deteriorated bump stop

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 63,327 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Plastic cover on shocker loose due to deteriorated bump stop

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 51,761 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 49,376 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 49,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 40,237 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 32,521 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 26,804 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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FP61 UFU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP61 UFU, 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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FP61 UFU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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