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KU61 XJM

2011 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

194,596 mi
Last recorded194,596 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 XJM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 194,596 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 194,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 187,384 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 178,528 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 167,522 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 167,521 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 158,921 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 155,893 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 144,744 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 136,692 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 121,719 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 113,132 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 100,097 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 80,353 miles

Damage at OSF screen,not within drivers view of the road.

NSF and OSF tyres tread low at outer shoulders.

Nail lodged in tread of NSF tyre.

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

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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KU61 XJM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel 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 KU61 XJM, 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 KU61 XJM registered?

KU61 XJM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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