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R4 MKK

2011 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,726 mi
Last recorded120,726 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 MKK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 120,726 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2024 111,811 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 101,752 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 92,159 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 83,646 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 76,361 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 69,585 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 62,139 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2017 53,466 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 45,537 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 32,398 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing bald on inner egde

Offside Front tyre wearing bald on inner outer egdes

Fail 9 Sep 2014 27,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic brake servo vac pipe has flat spot worn in it (fouling cable)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 27,534 miles

plastic brake servo vac pipe has flat spot worn in it (fouling cable)

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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R4 MKK is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R4 MKK, 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 R4 MKK registered?

R4 MKK is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is R4 MKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 MKK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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