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GU61 WNM

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,860 mi
Last recorded94,860 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 WNM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 94,860 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 93,306 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 91,035 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 88,532 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 81,816 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 70,637 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 59,178 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 51,452 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Aug 2018 38,548 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 25,478 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 17,695 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 17,690 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 13,929 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 13,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2014 8,963 miles

EML light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GU61 WNM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GU61 WNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU61 WNM registered?

GU61 WNM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is GU61 WNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 WNM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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