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WK61 XUU

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

131,617 mi
Last recorded131,617 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK61 XUU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 131,617 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 114,143 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 106,852 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 101,238 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 98,513 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 95,538 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 92,475 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 85,912 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 76,939 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 68,864 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 68,864 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 64,097 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 19 Oct 2015 58,255 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 57,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 45,595 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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WK61 XUU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WK61 XUU, 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 WK61 XUU registered?

WK61 XUU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is WK61 XUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK61 XUU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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