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WL61 CXB

2011 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,469 mi
Last recorded162,469 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 CXB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 162,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 152,151 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 152,151 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 140,781 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 130,945 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 122,470 miles

boot not checked as full

Fail 14 Jan 2021 122,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

boot not checked as full

Pass 30 Jan 2020 113,540 miles

front tyres feathering on edges

minor screen chips

rear shock absorber dust covers loose ;

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims and shields fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2020 113,540 miles

front tyres feathering on edges

minor screen chips

rear shock absorber dust covers loose ;

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims and shields fitted

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 105,691 miles

minor screen damage ;

nearside rear shock cover loose ;

rear tyres worn to 3mm

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2018 98,069 miles

minor screen chips ;

nearside rear shock cover loose ;

rear tyres slightly going out of shape ;

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2018 98,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

minor screen chips ;

nearside rear shock cover loose ;

rear tyres slightly going out of shape ;

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 90,035 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 85,706 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 84,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 46,227 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 26,127 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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WL61 CXB is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WL61 CXB, 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 WL61 CXB registered?

WL61 CXB is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 November 2011.

Is WL61 CXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL61 CXB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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