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BK11 SVX

2011 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,378 mi
Last recorded120,378 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 SVX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 120,378 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 118,819 miles

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

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 117,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 114,847 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 112,465 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 109,951 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 104,025 miles

all discs pitted

all suspension arm bushes slightly perish

cover fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2019 104,025 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

all discs pitted

all suspension arm bushes slightly perish

cover fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 98,191 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

cover fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2018 98,164 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

cover fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 88,026 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 69,766 miles

brake warning light on?

covers & shields fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2016 69,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake warning light on?

covers & shields fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,502 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 60,639 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s number plate lamp lense missing.

Fail 21 Mar 2014 60,639 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s number plate lamp lense missing.

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 SVX is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK11 SVX, 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 SVX registered?

BK11 SVX is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 May 2011.

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