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BD61 KWJ

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,348 mi
Last recorded136,348 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 KWJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 136,348 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 125,900 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 125,900 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 117,876 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on interior mirror ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 109,762 miles

245/35/18

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 98,178 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tread cracking 215/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tread cracking 215/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 94,627 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 94,616 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 75,613 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,618 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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BD61 KWJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD61 KWJ, 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 BD61 KWJ registered?

BD61 KWJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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