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WF61 BTE

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,117 mi
Last recorded72,117 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF61 BTE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 72,117 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 68,670 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 66,077 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2021 66,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 65,088 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring components.

Pass 20 Aug 2019 58,754 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 51,174 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 45,190 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 38,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 25,884 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 25,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2014 17,680 miles

Damage on offside front tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 9 Sep 2014 17,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Damage on offside front tyre outer sidewall.

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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WF61 BTE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WF61 BTE, 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 WF61 BTE registered?

WF61 BTE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is WF61 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF61 BTE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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