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DK61 FCU

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,086 mi
Last recorded120,086 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK61 FCU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 120,086 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 116,493 miles

Offside 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))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 106,505 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 95,859 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 95,859 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 78,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 64,985 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 64,982 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 58,251 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 49,886 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 39,691 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 31,000 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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DK61 FCU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DK61 FCU, 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 DK61 FCU registered?

DK61 FCU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 October 2011.

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