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PE61 OLK

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,224 mi
Last recorded136,224 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 OLK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 136,224 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 130,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 130,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 123,125 miles

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

Rear both tyres cracking

Fail 25 Jul 2024 123,065 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both tyres cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2023 118,724 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 112,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 105,884 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 102,062 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 102,058 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 96,474 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 88,188 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 83,540 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 77,701 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Jun 2014 66,989 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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PE61 OLK is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PE61 OLK, 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 PE61 OLK registered?

PE61 OLK is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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