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VX61 AUH

2011 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,356 mi
Last recorded172,356 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX61 AUH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 172,356 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 172,356 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 169,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Dec 2023 162,907 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 158,272 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 151,478 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 146,661 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 146,661 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut on inner edge cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 142,092 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear outer wheel rim slight damage

surface corrosion on rear brake discs outers

Fail 11 Oct 2019 142,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle fronts (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear outer wheel rim slight damage

both rear tyres wearing on inner sides/fronts

surface corrosion on rear brake discs outers

Pass 25 Sep 2018 135,456 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 135,456 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working low beam (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 119,882 miles

emissions tested no output recorded

engine management light present on dash

Pass 29 Sep 2016 103,629 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

engine management light on

Pass 12 Sep 2015 86,837 miles

Front tyres perished in tread

Pass 4 Sep 2014 65,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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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VX61 AUH is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX61 AUH, 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 VX61 AUH registered?

VX61 AUH is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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