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PN61 WMM

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,544 mi
Last recorded164,544 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 WMM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 164,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 164,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 156,649 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms (nearside and offside) are worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers smearing but clearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Dough nut bush. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Fail 3 Apr 2025 156,649 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms (nearside and offside) are worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers smearing but clearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Dough nut bush. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Mar 2024 147,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bold on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bold on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 138,415 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 126,684 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 118,834 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 118,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 111,895 miles

Front rear prop shaft coupling splitting

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

Nearside Front lower arm rubber bushes worn

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

Offside Front lower arm rubber bushes worn

Pass 9 Mar 2019 100,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 87,853 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 73,482 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 63,296 miles

Emissions too clean and not registering on emissions machine

Pass 9 Mar 2015 57,441 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,621 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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PN61 WMM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 PN61 WMM, 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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PN61 WMM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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