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ES05 ENS

2011 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,718 mi
Last recorded88,718 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES05 ENS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 88,718 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 83,601 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 83,601 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 80,102 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 77,989 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 75,003 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

t.p.m.s light illuminated

Fail 29 Jul 2021 75,003 miles

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

t.p.m.s light illuminated

Pass 3 Aug 2020 74,721 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 69,020 miles

windscreen wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 23 Jul 2018 61,393 miles

under trays fitted front-rear not allowing inspection

Fail 23 Jul 2018 61,393 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low!!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted front-rear not allowing inspection

Pass 10 Jul 2017 53,994 miles

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

advise strong both rear tyres just above limit

emissions to low to register on dsm

plastic under trays fitted front -rear not allowing inspection

Fail 10 Jul 2017 53,994 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

advise strong both rear tyres just above limit

emissions to low to register on dsm

plastic under trays fitted front -rear not allowing inspection

Pass 29 Jul 2016 46,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 46,845 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 40,966 miles

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

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

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

under bonnet covers and under vehicle trays fitted

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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ES05 ENS is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ES05 ENS, 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 ES05 ENS registered?

ES05 ENS is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2011.

Is ES05 ENS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES05 ENS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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