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WF61 ECX

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,073 mi
Last recorded88,073 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF61 ECX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 88,073 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 88,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 83,940 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 77,620 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 77,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 71,233 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 68,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 62,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 62,611 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 57,501 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 51,037 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 44,072 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 36,201 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 27,633 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 18,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 14,044 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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WF61 ECX is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ECX, 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 ECX registered?

WF61 ECX is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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The MOT history for WF61 ECX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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