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WR61 UNZ

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,214 mi
Last recorded117,214 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 UNZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 117,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit across tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 107,796 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 107,796 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 96,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 96,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 94,930 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 94,920 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 87,602 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 74,987 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 74,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding caliper seized (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2019 67,938 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 62,036 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 49,059 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 31,412 miles

Leak from Engine

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 31,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Leak from Engine

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 16,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 12,967 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 12,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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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WR61 UNZ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WR61 UNZ, 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 WR61 UNZ registered?

WR61 UNZ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 December 2011.

Is WR61 UNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR61 UNZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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