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WR61 VYO

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,178 mi
Last recorded164,178 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 VYO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 164,178 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 164,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 157,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 157,156 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 146,187 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 146,187 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 134,016 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 120,334 miles

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

rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2020 107,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi pipe worn

Fail 28 Nov 2020 107,722 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi pipe worn

Pass 16 Nov 2019 101,242 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 81,991 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 74,595 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 74,595 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 63,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 run flat (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 63,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 run flat (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 52,727 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 52,727 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 42,602 miles

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)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 42,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

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 VYO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VYO, 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 VYO registered?

WR61 VYO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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