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WJ61 AXB

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,166 mi
Last recorded72,166 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 AXB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 72,166 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 67,078 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 63,652 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 57,234 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 51,024 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 41,987 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 41,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2020 33,984 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2019 23,156 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 23,156 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 23,140 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 13,134 miles

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

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

service light on

Pass 13 Sep 2017 9,890 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 8,800 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 7,439 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 5,961 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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WJ61 AXB is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WJ61 AXB, 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 WJ61 AXB registered?

WJ61 AXB is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is WJ61 AXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ61 AXB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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