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FV61 FWJ

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,255 mi
Last recorded55,255 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 FWJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 55,255 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 51,944 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 51,942 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 48,776 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 48,776 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 44,235 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 39,809 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 33,494 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 33,494 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 30,173 miles

nearside front tyre is badly worn on both edges / cuts

scratch on the windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2019 27,515 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 24,860 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs are corroded & worn

Pass 22 Mar 2017 22,199 miles

front brake discs are lipped

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 31 Mar 2016 19,864 miles

offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 31 Mar 2016 19,864 miles

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

offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 12,982 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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FV61 FWJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,600cc petrol 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 FV61 FWJ, 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 FV61 FWJ registered?

FV61 FWJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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