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AB04 ABO

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,125 mi
Last recorded86,125 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 ABO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 86,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 85,963 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 78,438 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 69,287 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 60,365 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 60,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 45,417 miles

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

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

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

requires brake fluid change

service due

Pass 8 Jun 2021 34,515 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 33,825 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 31,922 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 29,362 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 25,447 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 25,447 miles

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 30 Nov 2016 21,290 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 15,865 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 13,571 miles

front tyres cracking in tread ,also wearing on edges

o/s rear tyre bald on inner edge (advise replacement a.s.a.p)

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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AB04 ABO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AB04 ABO, 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 AB04 ABO registered?

AB04 ABO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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