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WF61 VDN

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,147 mi
Last recorded145,147 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF61 VDN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 145,147 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 137,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS AND OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2024 128,356 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 122,583 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 122,338 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 118,430 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 115,643 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade is worn out.

Pass 30 Nov 2018 111,383 miles

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

Nearside parking brake performance is poor

Rear tyres are worn close to T W I

Fail 30 Nov 2018 111,383 miles

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

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

Nearside parking brake performance is poor

Rear tyres are worn close to T W I

Pass 1 Dec 2017 106,902 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 106,901 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flexi is partially broken & leaking making the centre section insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder worn to exposed cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi insecure. (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 101,905 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2015 90,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside steering rack inner joint has play

one third of rear high level brake light not working

Fail 23 Oct 2015 90,425 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside steering rack inner joint has play

one third of rear high level brake light not working

Pass 28 Oct 2014 66,127 miles

rear tyres starting to wear low in places

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 VDN is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VDN, 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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WF61 VDN is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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