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EK11 YXV

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,680 mi
Last recorded111,680 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 YXV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 111,680 miles

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

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

windscreen washers weak

Pass 27 Nov 2024 106,959 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 99,974 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 90,710 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 89,142 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 89,138 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 85,925 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 82,328 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 79,930 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 79,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 76,702 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 73,021 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 71,835 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 54,127 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 54,127 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 39,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 8 Apr 2014 11,365 miles

nearside and offside front tyres cracking in treads

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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EK11 YXV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EK11 YXV, 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 EK11 YXV registered?

EK11 YXV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 April 2011.

Is EK11 YXV safe to buy?

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