CarVerify

Free Car Check

WL11 GWW

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,039 mi
Last recorded103,039 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL11 GWW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 103,039 miles

Bonnet difficult to open

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 103,036 miles

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

Bonnet difficult to open

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 100,149 miles

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

Offside Front shock cover/bump stop deteriorated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 1 Mar 2023 94,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 1 Mar 2022 89,949 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 89,949 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 85,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 4 Mar 2020 79,990 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 66,935 miles

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

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 8 Mar 2018 57,575 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 48,235 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 48,235 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2016 39,808 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 30,592 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 18,114 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 16,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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
Full BMW 1 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WL11 GWW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 WL11 GWW, 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

How do I check the history of WL11 GWW?

You can check the full history of WL11 GWW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WL11 GWW registered?

WL11 GWW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is WL11 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL11 GWW 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.

Does WL11 GWW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WL11 GWW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.