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VO61 ONE

2011 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,349 mi
Last recorded75,349 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 ONE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 75,349 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 73,841 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 71,582 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 69,601 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 68,745 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 65,513 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 60,616 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2019 60,564 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 55,047 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 48,135 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 44,709 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 34,299 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 34,299 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 28,274 miles

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

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

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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VO61 ONE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VO61 ONE, 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

How do I check the history of VO61 ONE?

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What year was VO61 ONE registered?

VO61 ONE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2011.

Is VO61 ONE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO61 ONE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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