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AK61 DSE

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,141 mi
Last recorded122,141 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 DSE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 122,141 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 114,247 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 101,701 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 93,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2022 89,024 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 83,400 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 77,801 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 72,686 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 60,469 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 49,607 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 38,290 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 29,180 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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AK61 DSE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK61 DSE, 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 AK61 DSE registered?

AK61 DSE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is AK61 DSE safe to buy?

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