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AK11 FOA

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,165 mi
Last recorded90,165 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 FOA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 90,165 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 84,202 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 77,961 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 73,626 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 68,268 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 19 Nov 2021 68,096 miles

Offside Front cracking all round

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

trye warning light on dash reg before 2012

Fail 19 Nov 2021 68,096 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front cracking all round

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

trye warning light on dash reg before 2012

Pass 15 Oct 2020 62,068 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 62,068 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 60,864 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 60,864 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 57,317 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 57,315 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 54,678 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 45,802 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 35,117 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 23,834 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 23,834 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 19,843 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 19,843 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AK11 FOA is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK11 FOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK11 FOA registered?

AK11 FOA is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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