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WV61 UAR

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,733 mi
Last recorded52,733 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 UAR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 52,733 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 52,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked outer edge and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked outer edge and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 52,605 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked outer edge and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked outer edge and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 52,025 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 51,412 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 49,774 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 47,504 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 45,468 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 42,923 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 42,760 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 42,743 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 42,413 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 42,413 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 37,761 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2014 26,636 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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WV61 UAR is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WV61 UAR, 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 WV61 UAR registered?

WV61 UAR is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is WV61 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV61 UAR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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