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RO61 ATU

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,270 mi
Last recorded84,270 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO61 ATU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 84,270 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2026 84,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 78,072 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 73,040 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 70,042 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL DISCS SHOWING WEAR BUT NOT WEAKENED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 66,898 miles

BRAKE DISCS FRONT AND REAR SUFACE RUST DUE TO LACK OF RUST

Pass 29 Jan 2022 65,065 miles

Nearside Front tyre over ten years old

Offside Rear tyre has screw very close to sidewall

Pass 29 Jan 2021 59,665 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 55,486 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 51,594 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 45,778 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 41,194 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 33,681 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 27,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2014 27,797 miles

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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RO61 ATU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 RO61 ATU, 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 RO61 ATU registered?

RO61 ATU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is RO61 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO61 ATU 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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