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EK61 NWH

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,176 mi
Last recorded116,176 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 NWH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 116,176 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 109,491 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 102,838 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 96,158 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 91,708 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES , bottom arm front bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low, worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 25 Aug 2020 86,840 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 86,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 81,764 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 74,627 miles

Oil leak rear diff ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 74,627 miles

Oil leak rear diff ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 68,476 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 62,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 45,983 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 31,960 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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EK61 NWH is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EK61 NWH, 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 EK61 NWH registered?

EK61 NWH is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is EK61 NWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK61 NWH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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