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WV11 TYW

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,865 mi
Last recorded108,865 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV11 TYW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 108,865 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 104,846 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 104,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 100,753 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 100,735 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 95,666 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 91,408 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 83,247 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 65,558 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn heavy on outer shoulder

Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,481 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 59,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 51,665 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 44,571 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 35,735 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 35,735 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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WV11 TYW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WV11 TYW, 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.

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What year was WV11 TYW registered?

WV11 TYW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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