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AK11 ZTM

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,204 mi
Last recorded114,204 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 114,204 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 107,397 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 107,397 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. N/S/R 205/50r17, O/S/R 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 98,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 94,023 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 87,577 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 87,577 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

O/S Parking brake recording little effort

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 79,639 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 74,281 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 68,125 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 53,985 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,947 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 39,090 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 33,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 28,121 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZTM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AK11 ZTM, 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 AK11 ZTM registered?

AK11 ZTM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 May 2011.

Is AK11 ZTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK11 ZTM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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