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WJ11 UBT

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

194,085 mi
Last recorded194,085 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 UBT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 194,085 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS on dash

Fail 7 Jan 2026 194,085 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

TPMS on dash

Pass 11 Jan 2024 186,459 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 186,459 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side hand brake is not working on the nearside (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and has cuts in the inner side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire requires securing

hand brake warning light is on the dash

Pass 6 Jan 2022 177,910 miles

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

t p m on

Fail 5 Jan 2022 177,910 miles

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

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

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

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

t p m on

Pass 2 Dec 2020 172,464 miles

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

tpms illuminated

Fail 1 Dec 2020 172,462 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 205/55R17 should be 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides below 1.6mm inner edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

tpms illuminated

Pass 26 Apr 2019 157,874 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO TEST

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 157,874 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO TEST

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 139,010 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 124,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 113,510 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Feb 2016 113,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2015 104,609 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 98,353 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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WJ11 UBT is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WJ11 UBT, 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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WJ11 UBT is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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