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WF61 GGU

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,908 mi
Last recorded136,908 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF61 GGU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 136,908 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall, poss run flat (205/55/16, 91V) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 127,052 miles

Front headlight condescension

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

middle section Under tray missing

Pass 3 Oct 2023 117,775 miles

Offside Front Day time running light

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

Travel on parkbrake

Pass 17 Oct 2022 115,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 112,320 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 112,318 miles

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

Nearside Front DTR light inop

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 106,297 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 106,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 100,753 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 96,040 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 96,040 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 89,794 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,529 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 71,963 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 71,949 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 GGU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GGU, 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 GGU registered?

WF61 GGU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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