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9055 LV

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,558 mi
Last recorded35,558 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9055 LV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 35,558 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 35,052 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 33,483 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 31,547 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 155,899 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 143,307 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 126,786 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 124,018 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 118,278 miles

fr tyres low tread /worn on inner edges

handbrake on limit nsr

Fail 27 Sep 2016 118,278 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

fr tyres low tread /worn on inner edges

handbrake on limit nsr

Pass 22 Sep 2015 112,477 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 112,477 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 104,006 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 89,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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9055 LV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 4,000cc petrol 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 9055 LV, 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 9055 LV registered?

9055 LV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 January 2011.

Is 9055 LV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9055 LV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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