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BK11 SVV

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,576 mi
Last recorded140,576 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 SVV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 140,576 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 132,129 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 125,565 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 120,690 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 115,951 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 109,507 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2019 98,526 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 98,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 88,644 miles

engine cover fitted

undercover fitted underbody

Fail 23 Feb 2018 88,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

undercover fitted underbody

engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 77,037 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

undercover fitted underbody

Pass 27 Feb 2016 63,954 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

engine cover fitted

undercover fitted underbody

Pass 28 Feb 2015 51,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 37,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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BK11 SVV 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 85.7%.

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 BK11 SVV, 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 BK11 SVV registered?

BK11 SVV is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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The MOT history for BK11 SVV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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