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WJ11 WUA

2011 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,708 mi
Last recorded74,708 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 WUA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 74,708 miles

n/s front screen slight chip

Fail 27 Feb 2026 74,705 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front bracket holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s front screen slight chip

o/s rear subframe front mount bracket very rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2025 70,997 miles

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))

n/s screen chipped

Pass 5 Mar 2024 66,467 miles

n/s screen chipped

Pass 14 Mar 2023 61,385 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 56,967 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 52,745 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view B ZONE (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 50,651 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 50,651 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 43,919 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 37,659 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 31,836 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,218 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 21,873 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 17,061 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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WJ11 WUA is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WJ11 WUA, 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 WJ11 WUA registered?

WJ11 WUA is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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