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FR61 OPP

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,489 mi
Last recorded100,489 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR61 OPP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 100,489 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 100,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 92,191 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 84,816 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 78,826 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 74,827 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 66,493 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 61,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 54,965 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre nailed

rear brake discs slightly lipped/worn

Fail 27 Sep 2018 54,965 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

nearside rear tyre nailed

rear brake discs slightly lipped/worn

Pass 27 Sep 2017 33,962 miles

Differential leaking oil.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 22,694 miles

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 10 Sep 2015 18,177 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 18,152 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FR61 OPP is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FR61 OPP, 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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FR61 OPP is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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