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AY11 WXU

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

107,401 mi
Last recorded107,401 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 WXU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 107,401 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 98,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 91,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy could be diff bearings? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 91,823 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside flexi type (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread 245/35/18 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy could be diff bearings? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 85,050 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 78,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front inner pads not making full contact with the discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 74,748 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 69,851 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 65,339 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 59,896 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 48,654 miles

both front tyres cracking between tread

Pass 7 Apr 2015 37,447 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2014 28,804 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 27,986 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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AY11 WXU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AY11 WXU, 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 AY11 WXU registered?

AY11 WXU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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