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CE11 ETA

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,838 mi
Last recorded172,838 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 ETA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 172,838 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 159,410 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 147,163 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 147,159 miles

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

Exhaust damper noisy

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 138,327 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 138,320 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Near side front tyre has a screw in its tread

Off side rear hand brake has a low reading

Pass 23 Jan 2019 121,912 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 108,787 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

TPMS system indicates low tyre pressures

Fail 30 Aug 2017 108,192 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers & under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

TPMS system indicates low tyre pressures

Pass 9 Sep 2016 86,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Fail 7 Sep 2016 86,363 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch missing (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Fail 16 May 2015 67,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres inner edge wearing worn

engine oil low

front bumper has cracks

Pass 16 May 2015 67,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres inner edge wearing worn

engine oil low

front bumper has cracks

Pass 4 Apr 2014 52,034 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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CE11 ETA is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CE11 ETA, 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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CE11 ETA is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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