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PK61 UFE

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,132 mi
Last recorded155,132 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 UFE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 155,132 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 139,635 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 139,635 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 123,713 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 123,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 104,683 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 90,138 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 76,281 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 67,204 miles

Nearside Front suspension damper rubber gater deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken shroud down (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front suspension damper gater rubber gater deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken shroud down (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 57,577 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 52,185 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Fail 25 Sep 2017 52,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre tread 2mm

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Pass 5 Oct 2016 42,875 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 35,911 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 30,388 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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PK61 UFE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 UFE, 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 UFE registered?

PK61 UFE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 December 2011.

Is PK61 UFE safe to buy?

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