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DG61 UXX

2011 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,958 mi
Last recorded151,958 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 UXX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 151,958 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken by dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2025 149,889 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2024 148,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front DRL not working

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 139,371 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and down to 3mm

Pass 28 Jun 2022 134,691 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2021 126,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside day running lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 126,429 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside day running lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 119,394 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 119,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 111,977 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 96,654 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2017 78,766 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm - ball joint at hub side (2.4.G.2)

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 12 Aug 2016 61,733 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

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

Under tray obscuring some components

Pass 8 Sep 2015 44,611 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 31,326 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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DG61 UXX is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DG61 UXX, 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 DG61 UXX registered?

DG61 UXX is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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