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VO61 VBF

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,774 mi
Last recorded66,774 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 VBF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 66,774 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 66,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16v hankook (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 65,598 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY ! BALD ! On Outer Edge & 3mm Over 3/4 Of The Tread & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY ! BALD ! On Outer Edge & 3mm Over 3/4 Of The Tread & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.5mm On Outer Edge & 4mm Over 3/4 Of The Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 64,073 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 62,214 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 60,114 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 57,902 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 56,568 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 45,294 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 45,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 38,685 miles

Undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 31,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 27,901 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 22,181 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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VO61 VBF is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 VBF, 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 VO61 VBF registered?

VO61 VBF is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 October 2011.

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