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DG11 WGC

2011 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,523 mi
Last recorded129,523 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 WGC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 129,523 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 126,058 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 120,821 miles

Flexi pipe broken

Pass 29 Jul 2022 116,628 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 116,628 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 112,879 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 109,352 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 105,047 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 101,111 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 101,097 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 95,806 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 91,505 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 91,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 84,690 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 May 2015 84,681 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2014 74,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 74,128 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wiper blades smeering slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DG11 WGC is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DG11 WGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG11 WGC registered?

DG11 WGC is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 March 2011.

Is DG11 WGC safe to buy?

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