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FV61 OYA

2011 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,671 mi
Last recorded167,671 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 OYA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 167,671 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 139,877 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 129,786 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 128,136 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 116,010 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 115,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 105,594 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 70,625 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 70,624 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 42,970 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Fail 29 Nov 2016 42,970 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2016 39,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 24,919 miles

n/s rear tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2014 20,040 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 OYA is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Red 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 FV61 OYA, 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 OYA registered?

FV61 OYA is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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