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BM04 XBM

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

93,362 mi
Last recorded93,362 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 XBM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 93,362 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 84,463 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 78,551 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 70,322 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 67,209 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 56,679 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 52,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 47,081 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 47,081 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2018 41,624 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 36,481 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 32,612 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 27,085 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 23,313 miles

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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BM04 XBM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BM04 XBM, 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 BM04 XBM registered?

BM04 XBM is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is BM04 XBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM04 XBM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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