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PK61 KVL

2011 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,663 mi
Last recorded89,663 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 KVL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 89,663 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 83,525 miles

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

Front coolant level low

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Apr 2023 79,494 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 75,449 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 75,449 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 71,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 68,768 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 64,827 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 64,827 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 57,470 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 46,568 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 44,368 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 39,510 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 29,625 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 29,625 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate insecure

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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PK61 KVL is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PK61 KVL, 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 PK61 KVL registered?

PK61 KVL is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is PK61 KVL safe to buy?

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