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WUE 6

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,339 mi
Last recorded165,339 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUE 6
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 165,339 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 162,523 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 158,898 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2024 158,898 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2023 147,002 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 147,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 133,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both are lipped on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated small splits in rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 126,661 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 125,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 122,954 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 122,954 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 117,304 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 103,411 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 83,445 miles

Rear parking brake only just meets standard indicating adjustment or repair required

Pass 2 Mar 2015 62,395 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 62,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 38,975 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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WUE 6 is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 WUE 6, 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 WUE 6 registered?

WUE 6 is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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