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YK11 XCE

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,296 mi
Last recorded101,296 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 XCE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 101,296 miles

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

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis brace/strengthening plate severely corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 101,296 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis brace/strengthening plate severely corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 94,967 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 94,956 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rear flexible brake hoses, connecting front to rear rigid brake pipes to nearside and offside rigid brake pipes. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2024 94,392 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 94,390 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 93,020 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 89,918 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 88,907 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 87,063 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 79,779 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 73,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2017 72,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 61,922 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 61,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 41,754 miles

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

front inner pads starting to wear thin

front tyres have uneven wear on inner edge (low in places)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 29,343 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 XCE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White 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 YK11 XCE, 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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YK11 XCE is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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