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CP11 FKA

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,634 mi
Last recorded138,634 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP11 FKA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 138,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 101,404 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides and nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

indicator switch intermitted fault

Fail 1 Sep 2023 101,404 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides and nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

indicator switch intermitted fault

Pass 20 Apr 2022 100,816 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

head lamp switch defective

Fail 19 Apr 2022 100,814 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

head lamp switch defective

Pass 16 Apr 2021 93,369 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 85,997 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 85,997 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 84,238 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe at cat broken off completely (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 71,641 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 71,627 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster broken. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 66,813 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 59,408 miles

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

major oil leak (engine)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 45,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

slight wear on n/s o/s front brake discs

Pass 23 Jan 2015 35,308 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 35,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CP11 FKA is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CP11 FKA, 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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CP11 FKA is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 June 2011.

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