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AK04 DAD

2011 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,379 mi
Last recorded72,379 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 DAD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 72,379 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Handbrake Travel, Requires Adjustment or Repair

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

TPMS Light Illuminated

Fail 29 May 2025 72,379 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Covers + Shields Fitted

Handbrake Travel, Requires Adjustment or Repair

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

TPMS Light Illuminated

Pass 2 Feb 2024 70,792 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 65,342 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Rear Number plate light intensity reduced, lens has been painted over. Both rear

Fail 10 Dec 2022 65,332 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 Tyre worn down to tread wear indicator + Sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 Tyre worn close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 Cracking + tyre worn close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Number plate light intensity reduced, lens has been painted over. Both rear

Pass 21 Oct 2021 62,067 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 59,205 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 55,465 miles

Coolant level below minimum mark

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 44,235 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 42,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 33,092 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 29,480 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 21,627 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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AK04 DAD is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AK04 DAD, 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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AK04 DAD is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 September 2011.

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