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SV61 ZWP

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,836 mi
Last recorded73,836 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 ZWP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 73,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2025 73,836 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2024 63,055 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 61,394 miles

play in o/s/f inner steering arm

rear suspension parts corroded

under body trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2022 57,296 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 48,964 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 48,949 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 46,675 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 40,781 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 35,103 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 28,459 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 22,978 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 22,978 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended brake reaction bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 16,534 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 9,141 miles

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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SV61 ZWP is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV61 ZWP, 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 SV61 ZWP registered?

SV61 ZWP is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is SV61 ZWP safe to buy?

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