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AK11 XMU

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,916 mi
Last recorded109,916 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 XMU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 109,916 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 97,151 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 88,518 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 80,137 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 73,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 69,814 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits No engine code found only E87 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Alloy number plates in battery compartment (KP06JUL)

Front Grill trims loose

Front Nearside and offside bumper trims missing

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 48,203 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 43,509 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 10 Jul 2017 37,468 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 32,022 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 26,882 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 26,640 miles

o/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall, no cords exposed

Pass 8 May 2014 22,197 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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AK11 XMU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AK11 XMU, 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 AK11 XMU registered?

AK11 XMU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 May 2011.

Is AK11 XMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK11 XMU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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