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AK11 ZMO

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,780 mi
Last recorded158,780 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 ZMO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 158,780 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 154,775 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 150,150 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 147,143 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and starting to fade (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 147,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords twice. perished and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords various minor cuts and one to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and starting to fade (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 141,404 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 141,404 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 129,569 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 115,716 miles

Offside Rear Inner wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2018 104,047 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 93,074 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 81,257 miles

items removed from interior mirror prior to testing

Fail 30 Apr 2014 66,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,430 miles

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

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

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 ZMO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZMO, 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 ZMO registered?

AK11 ZMO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 May 2011.

Is AK11 ZMO safe to buy?

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