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WM11 DCU

2011 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

170,963 mi
Last recorded170,963 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM11 DCU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 170,963 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 170,958 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 167,957 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 164,851 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 161,391 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 155,228 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 143,579 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 137,211 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))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 126,937 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight bulge in sidewall

Nearside Front tyre worn edges/low

Offside Front tyre worn edges/low

interior mirror deteriorated effecting view slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2018 112,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre slight bulge outer side wall

Pass 7 Jul 2017 97,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint advanced wear evident (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 78,276 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 62,024 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 44,070 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)

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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WM11 DCU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WM11 DCU, 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 WM11 DCU registered?

WM11 DCU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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