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EF11 XKA

2011 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

92,902 mi
Last recorded92,902 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 XKA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 92,902 miles

Corrosion present on steering, suspension and brake components, some heavy.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts low on edges. Also offside rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strong advise. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 68,048 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 48,431 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside rear Revers lamp inoperative

Pass 5 Aug 2022 44,987 miles

Brake warning light on

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 44,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake warning light on

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 41,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 37,041 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 32,695 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2018 23,490 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 21,673 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 19,323 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 16,439 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 13,578 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 10,834 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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EF11 XKA is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol 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 EF11 XKA, 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 EF11 XKA registered?

EF11 XKA is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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The MOT history for EF11 XKA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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