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WV11 TYB

2011 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,041 mi
Last recorded113,041 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV11 TYB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 113,041 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 108,231 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 107,312 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 102,538 miles

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2022 98,951 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 96,751 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 86,739 miles

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2020 86,739 miles

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

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2019 80,959 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 74,846 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 66,806 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 60,846 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 57,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2015 57,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Outer Sill covers fitted.

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
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WV11 TYB is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WV11 TYB, 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 WV11 TYB registered?

WV11 TYB is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is WV11 TYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV11 TYB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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