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WG11 EKW

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,812 mi
Last recorded84,812 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG11 EKW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 84,812 miles

Corrosion at rear

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 84,812 miles

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

Corrosion at rear

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 82,122 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 76,712 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 71,310 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 71,310 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 65,945 miles

sill & underbody covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Fail 5 Feb 2020 65,945 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (replacement advised) very close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill & underbody covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Pass 8 Feb 2019 59,104 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 55,639 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 54,039 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 46,284 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 41,045 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 31,419 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 22,656 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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WG11 EKW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 WG11 EKW, 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 WG11 EKW registered?

WG11 EKW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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