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WKC 1M

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,305 mi
Last recorded43,305 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKC 1M
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 43,305 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 43,128 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 43,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear subframe corroded - not structural

Pass 10 Apr 2024 41,658 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 41,613 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 41,419 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 38,878 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 37,595 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 35,084 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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WKC 1M is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WKC 1M, 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 WKC 1M registered?

WKC 1M is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 August 2011.

Is WKC 1M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKC 1M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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