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WU61 GHB

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

64,470 mi
Last recorded64,470 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 GHB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 64,470 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 62,194 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 57,159 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 53,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 49,720 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 49,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2020 48,634 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 46,260 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 39,675 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 33,840 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2016 28,607 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge & both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 18 Dec 2015 19,424 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 19,017 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 14,232 miles

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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WU61 GHB is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU61 GHB, 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 WU61 GHB registered?

WU61 GHB is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is WU61 GHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU61 GHB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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