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FE61 KTK

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,842 mi
Last recorded76,842 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 KTK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 76,842 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 74,769 miles

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2025 74,769 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2024 72,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement push strut bush leaking oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 72,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement push strut bush leaking oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 69,455 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement push strut bush leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

Pass 6 Dec 2021 65,845 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

front exhaust flexi deteriorated still secure at time of test

Fail 3 Dec 2021 65,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

front exhaust flexi deteriorated still secure at time of test

tyre warning light on

Pass 4 Dec 2020 63,802 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

front exhaust flexi deteriorated not blowing at time of test

nearside/offside front tyres slight cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2019 60,438 miles

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

engine cover/under-tray

nearside front suspension arm bush leaking, no play

Pass 25 Apr 2018 56,652 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2017 38,939 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 25,477 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 20,771 miles

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

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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FE61 KTK is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FE61 KTK, 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 FE61 KTK registered?

FE61 KTK is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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