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LD61 EFC

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,806 mi
Last recorded97,806 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 EFC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 97,806 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 97,804 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 86,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 76,275 miles

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2023 76,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front DRL inop

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

Offside Front headlight has water ingress

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

coolant level on minimum mark

Pass 24 Dec 2022 73,444 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 65,786 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 65,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50 x 17 98 w rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2021 61,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm 205/50 x 17 89 w rft (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 61,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm 205/50 x 17 89 w rft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 55,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm and worn on edges 205/50 x 17 89 w rft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 49,523 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 44,067 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 34,324 miles

covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2016 34,324 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 19,230 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 14,307 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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LD61 EFC is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LD61 EFC, 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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LD61 EFC is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 September 2011.

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