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YK11 WSX

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,308 mi
Last recorded97,308 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 WSX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 97,308 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Door damaged (minor)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 97,274 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Door damaged (minor)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 90,466 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 83,734 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 83,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 82,050 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 76,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 73,047 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 69,441 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 61,765 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 55,509 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,146 miles

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 18 Mar 2015 38,541 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 28,275 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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YK11 WSX is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YK11 WSX, 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 YK11 WSX registered?

YK11 WSX is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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